Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Mr Chairman, national defence is the primary goal of NS, but NS should also be an investment in human capital. MINDEF should transform NS into a value of creative experience for our NSmen by ensuring appropriate remuneration, relevant training and stronger education and career integration. First, full time NSmen’s payContinue reading “Making National Service Value-accretive”
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Mufflers on RSAF Jets
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim (Sengkang): Almost every day, the residents of Sengkang GRC are forced to pause what they are doing as military jets scream past overhead. What is worse, the location of the town, close to the northeastern edge of the island, means that they must endure the noise for an extended periodContinue reading “Mufflers on RSAF Jets”
SPECIFIC TARGET YEAR FOR COMPLETION OF RELOCATION OF PAYA LEBAR AIR BASE
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Defence (a) whether the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base is on track for 2030 and beyond; and (b) whether a specific target year for the relocation to be completed has been fixed and, if not, why. Dr Ng Eng Hen: In 2020, the Ministry of Defence repliedContinue reading “SPECIFIC TARGET YEAR FOR COMPLETION OF RELOCATION OF PAYA LEBAR AIR BASE”
CAUSE OF ACCIDENT BETWEEN TWO HUNTER ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES DURING EXERCISE WALLABY
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Defence (a) what has been the cause of the accident between two Hunter armoured fighting vehicles during Exercise Wallaby in Australia on 24 September 2024, leading to 12 Servicemen suffering injuries; and (b) whether there are any lessons from this incident which can be applied to improveContinue reading “CAUSE OF ACCIDENT BETWEEN TWO HUNTER ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES DURING EXERCISE WALLABY”
Navy Vessels
Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Mr Chairman, in 2015’s MINDEF Committee of Supplies debate, I had raised the issue of fair and equal deployment in the SAF, particularly in the vessels of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). In answering my previous question regarding having halal-certified kitchens on our vessels, the MINDEF Ministers hadContinue reading “Navy Vessels”
Psychologically Fit Soldiers
Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang): Sir, the complex landscape of modern warfare makes it imperative that we not only equip our forces with physical prowess, but also invest in their mental and moral strength. True preparedness extends beyond physical weaponry. It involves cultivating a resilient and balanced force that can withstand the rigours of duty andContinue reading “Psychologically Fit Soldiers”
NS Pay
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Mr Chairman, NS is an obligation that every male Singaporean or second-generation Permanent Resident (PR) must fulfil. However, it is undeniably an opportunity cost that is disproportionately levied upon one segment of society. Due to NS, Singaporean men begin their careers two years behind their female peers, first-generation PRs, newContinue reading “NS Pay”
Defending Our Interests Underwater
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, as a maritime nation, Singapore is dependent on unfettered access to sea lanes of communication and air routes, bringing goods and people to and from our shores. Disruption of these connections could prove costly. Indeed, continued investments in our Air Force and Navy, as well as efforts to work with regionalContinue reading “Defending Our Interests Underwater”
MODIFYING COMBAT AIRCRAFT WITH FIN-LINED NOZZLES TO REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION FROM OVERFLIGHTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Defence whether the RSAF has conducted research on modifying combat aircraft with fin-lined nozzles to reduce noise pollution from overflights and, if not, whether it will do so. Dr Ng Eng Hen: There are currently no aircraft or aircraft engine manufacturers that have certified or successfully incorporated theContinue reading “MODIFYING COMBAT AIRCRAFT WITH FIN-LINED NOZZLES TO REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION FROM OVERFLIGHTS”
REASONS FOR GRANTING DISRUPTION FROM NATIONAL SERVICE
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Defence (a) for each year from 2018 to 2022, how many full-time National Servicemen disrupted their National Service (NS) for overseas studies; (b) of these, how many were Government scholarship holders; and (c) what are the reasons for allowing the disruption. Dr Ng Eng Hen: Annually, from 2018Continue reading “REASONS FOR GRANTING DISRUPTION FROM NATIONAL SERVICE”
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