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Chan Chun Sing Reaffirms Singapore Armed Forces’ Readiness After Live Exercises

He emphasized that ongoing operational reviews have kept the armed forces prepared for emerging security threats.

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Overview

  • Chan witnessed live drills by two Apache AH-64D helicopters during Exercise Rover at Sembawang Country Club.
  • He visited the Army Deployment Force at Nee Soon camp to observe high-readiness training with armoured Peacekeeper Protected Response Vehicles.
  • The minister observed the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Maritime Security Task Force neutralize a simulated sea-borne threat and toured the Digital and Intelligence Service’s Joint Intelligence Command.
  • Chan expressed confidence in the SAF’s ability to tackle new scenarios after seeing capabilities conceptualized years ago become operational.
  • The SAF’s newest unit, the DIS, leads front-line digital defence with continuous intelligence monitoring, and its Apache helicopters now feature advanced avionics and electronic warfare systems.