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2021-03-29 12:00:06 [NEW] Always up for a challenge

In the last of a 4-part series written by #WomenInTheSAF, meet CPT Julianah Jamal — the first female non-Guards officer to complete the Guards Conversion Course.

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2021-03-22 12:00:06 [NEW] Proud to wear the uniform

In the 3rd of a 4-part series written by #WomenInTheSAF, meet ME3 Sanhti D/O Thanapal. She was among the first to step up when the SAF called for volunteers in the search for the missing MH370 flight back in 2014.

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2021-03-19 05:00:06 [NEW] Good Morning! Sail into the weekend with RSS Supreme in the last of 8-part web series, Life at Sea ! In this final episode, the crew reflect on their experiences as they charge home after successfully completing intense warfare drills at RIMPAC 2020.



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2021-03-15 12:00:06 [NEW] Warrior in the SAF

In the 2nd of a 4-part series written by SAF servicewomen, meet CPT Jalyn Soh who sailed for 67 days across the Pacific Ocean for RIMPAC 2020 - the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise held off Hawaii, US.

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2021-03-15 09:00:10 [JUST IN] The SAF is introducing a new NS FIT (Fitness Improvement Training) programme to help NSmen make fitness a lifestyle and fulfil annual IPPT requirements. Stay updated! Open / Comment

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2021-03-15 07:00:06 [3/3] Sharper training, stronger Navy

Meet the gurus: the newly established Flotilla Experts of their vocation. This is part of the RSN’s enhanced emphasis on training as it establishes new flotillas in the Fleet and Maritime Security Command/MSTF. Each flotilla is now responsible to “raise, train and sustain” specific naval platforms and helm niche capabilities.

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2021-03-15 07:00:06 [2/3] DSO to upgrade lab to highest biosafety level

MINDEF will invest about $90 million for DSO to upgrade its current biosafety lab to the highest biosafety level 4 . It will be Singapore’s first maximum containment facility. Why? To ensure that continues to be prepared against future pandemics or biological attacks that could be worse than COVID-19.

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2021-03-15 07:00:06 [1/3] The future is unmanned

Self-driving Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) will soon patrol waters to guard against terror threats and intrusions. Four of these Maritime Security USVs are currently under sea trials with the RSN, which are expected to be completed by end-2021.

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