Happy Birthday, Singapore! Meet five groups from across the country who have bonded across race, language or religion, as one united country. Then read about what Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen said at the annual Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day interview where he outlined how the SAF will boost cyber security and beef up homeland security capabilities. Also in this issue: Meet two trainers who have gone the extra mile to train and nurture the SAF's next generation of soldiers. All this and more in the August issue of PIONEER!

As the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) marches on, PIONEER must progress too. The team continues to give you an inside look at life in the SAF, and more, at defence pioneer.sg. See you on the other side!

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PIONEER celebrates Singapore's 54th birthday with five stories of everyday Singaporeans who work tirelessly to make the country a better place. Plus, find out how the Singapore Armed Forces are making plans to battle the impending manpower crunch by investing in technology that enables it to do more with less. Then meet former naval officer CPT (NS) Toh Thiam Wei, who went from navigating the seas to the streets of Singapore, giving free guided tours that showcase our local culture and history. All this and more in the August issue of PIONEER!

*This Aug 2019 issue is the final print edition of PIONEER. For more stories on the latest in the Singapore Armed Forces, please visit defence pioneer.sg.

PIONEER celebrates Singapore's 54th birthday with five stories of everyday Singaporeans who work tirelessly to make the country a better place. Plus, find out how the Singapore Armed Forces are making plans to battle the impending manpower crunch by investing in technology that enables it to do more with less. Then meet former naval officer CPT (NS) Toh Thiam Wei, who went from navigating the seas to the streets of Singapore, giving free guided tours that showcase our local culture and history. All this and more in the August issue of PIONEER!
 
*This Aug 2019 issue is the final print edition of PIONEER. For more stories on the latest in the Singapore Armed Forces, please visit mindef.sg/PIONEER.

Join sailors from the 18 ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus nations as they worked together to tackle threats on the high seas during a Maritime Security Field Training Exercise. Plus, check out the latest addition to the Singapore Armed Forces' Armour Formation: the highly networked and lethal Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle. Then meet 3WO (NS) Chew Guo Quan who now lives his life to the fullest after two major health scares. All this and more in the July issue of PIONEER!

Drones that let soldiers “see” through walls, unmanned watchtowers, simulators that can cut training time by half: take a look at the daring innovations from the local Defence Tech Community which can help the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) better defend the island nation. Plus, find out how the SAF’s bomb disposal operators keep their cool. Then join the soldiers of 772 SIR as they prove their battle readiness in an ATEC evaluation. All this and more in the June issue of PIONEER!

Maintaining round-the-clock vigilance: find out how the Maritime Security Task Force is at the front line every day to safeguard Singapore’s waters. Plus, get a deeper look into one of the most mentally demanding jobs in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) – what does a Principal Warfare Officer do? Then learn about the new tech that the SAF is rolling out to help soldiers keep safe and train better. All this and more in the May issue of PIONEER!

Building the next-generation Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) – check out how the Ministry of Defence and the SAF are beefing up capabilities and enhancing the National Service experience to keep Singapore safe into the future. Plus, get in on the action as the SAF and Singapore Police Force team up to battle "terrorists" in an island-wide exercise. Then find out how national rugby player Lieutenant (NS) Jonathan Wong earned the nickname Papa Jon. All this and more in the April issue of PIONEER! 

From an elite Guardswoman to an innovative trainer to a senior naval officer who helps to chart the Navy’s future, these female soldiers prove that gender is immaterial when it comes to contributing to Singapore’s defence. Plus, learn about enhancements to the Singapore Armed Forces’ training systems to boost safety. Then find out what motivates national fencer and full-time national serviceman 2LT Jet Ng to excel in both sport and National Service. All this and more in the March issue of PIONEER!

From a Full-time National Serviceman who puts extra effort into training to an enterprising father-son duo who are cooking up a storm and reinventing local flavours, these Singaporeans show there are many ways to do your part for Total Defence. Plus, learn more about a Weapons System Officer's role in the first of our three-part series on mentally demanding military jobs. All this and more in the February issue of PIONEER!

PIONEER starts the year with the dulcet tones of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Band – read about what it takes to be a military musician and musical ambassador for the SAF! Plus, find out what it takes to earn the Combat Skills badge, and take a look at the life-saving gear carried by medics in the field. All this and more in the January issue of PIONEER!

Go behind the scenes of this year’s Exercise Trident to see how the Singapore Armed Forces’ soldiers trained on air, land and sea for a daring amphibious operation. Also, read about the first-ever ASEAN-China maritime exercise, and meet the creative folk of the Music and Drama Company, which turned 45 this year. All this and more in the December issue of PIONEER!

Novel ideas and practical initiatives helped the Ministry of Defence and the Singapore Armed Forces save a cool $158 million last year – read about some of these innovative projects in our cover story. Also, take a walk down memory lane with your NS bunkmates, and get a behind-the-scenes look at elite naval diver training! All this and more in the November issue of PIONEER!

PIONEER celebrates Children's Day with a series of stories written by young journalists who experience training as part of a pair in the SAF. Also, take part in our PIONEER Kids contest and stand to win Resorts World Sentosa vouchers!

Soldiers who take up senior Specialist roles have to endure one of the toughest courses in the Singapore Armed Forces – the Basic Warfighter-Platoon Sergeant course. Meet some of the trainees as they rough it out over the gruelling 11-week course. Plus, follow journalist Thrina as she takes on training with the Army Deployment Force. All this and more in the October issue of PIONEER!

It’s dark and warbirds have come out to hunt. Check out this month’s photo story on Exercise Pitch Black held in Darwin, Australia, where the Republic of Singapore Air Force took part in one of the largest air warfare exercises in the region. Plus, read about the latest measures that the Singapore Armed Forces has put in place to boost training safety. All this and more in the September issue of PIONEER!

As Singapore celebrates her birthday this month, read about individuals who exemplify the Singapore spirit of strength, resilience and unity. Plus, find out what went on at the first Singapore Defence Tech Summit, and check out what some of the pioneers from the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps have been up to. All this and more in the August issue of PIONEER!

Learn more about the Army Deployment Force (ADF), a high-readiness unit trained to deal with a whole spectrum of threats, including terrorism. Plus, find out what went on at Shangri-La Dialogue 2018, and meet the winners of this year’s Singapore Armed Forces Best Unit Competition. All this and more in the July issue of PIONEER!

Meet five soldiers from the Warrant Officer and Specialist Corps who have gone the extra mile to mentor and lead the junior soldiers under their charge. Plus, find out what retired warbirds from the Republic of Singapore Air Force have been up to. Also in this issue: Journalist Benita takes on some of the training that the Navy’s Accompanying Sea Security Team goes through - will she sink or swim? All this and more in the June issue of PIONEER!

Bright sparks: Check out the innovative tech projects that the Republic of Singapore Navy have come up with to make their work more efficient. Plus, take a closer look at the gear used by the elite Naval Diving unit. Also in this issue: meet the Nunis siblings who serve across all three Services of the Singapore Armed Forces. All this and more in the May issue of PIONEER!

The Ministry of Defence and Singapore Armed Forces are taking bold steps for the next leap in Singapore’s defence by investing in smart technologies such as unmanned systems and autonomous vessels. Plus, read about the changes to National Service training that will make the experience better than before. Also in this issue: meet the men who support their wives’ military careers. All this and more in the April issue of PIONEER!

Take a closer look at the SAF’s largest mobilisation since 1985, as more than 8,000 troops answered the call of duty over a weekend in January. Then check out the innovative ideas from the MINDEF Economy Drive movement that has helped the ministry save more than $1million in the past year. Also in this issue: find out where you can take part in the RSAF’s  golden jubilee celebrations as RSAF50 moves into the heartlands. All this and more in the March issue of PIONEER!


Check out what went on at the Singapore Airshow 2018 (10 & 11 Feb) at the Changi Exhibition Centre. For those who couldn’t make it, read on for more info on the five heartland locations where the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will showcase some of their latest capabilities, as part of RSAF's 50th Anniversary (RSAF50)!

How do you contribute to Total Defence? Meet six Singaporeans who boost TD in their everyday lives and be inspired to make a difference. Then take a peek at all the action in Exercise Forging Sabre 2017, held in Arizona, US! Also in this issue: check out how the Singapore Armed Forces is making food even healthier for soldiers. All this and more in the February issue of PIONEER!

Singapore chairs regional grouping ASEAN this year - read about what it means for the ASEAN Defence Minister's Meeting in our Cover Story "Building resilience, reaffirming commitment". Then take a look at the new Centre of Excellence for Soldier Performance, which taps science and technology to help soldiers reach their full potential. Also in this issue: Meet local filmmaker Jeevan Nathan. He’s behind the new TV-series "It Will Never Happen Here", which examines how terror attacks can affect Singapore. All this and more in the January issue of PIONEER!

Always ready and alert: Take a look at how Singapore’s security agencies train hard to quickly tackle threats from sea and land should a terror attack happen. And as the year draws to a close, check out our wrap-up of the NS50 campaign which celebrates past and present national servicemen. Also in this issue: Full-time nurse Nur Fadilah Bte Jubir shares why she stepped up to join the SAF Volunteer Corps. All this and more in the December issue of PIONEER!

Life-savers turn 50: Take a look at the Singapore Armed Forces Medical Corps’ achievements over the past 50 years in our easy-to-read A-to-Z guide. Then read about how Operationally Ready National Servicemen challenged their gunnery skills in Germany for Exercise Panzer Strike. Also in this issue: Meet diehard military history buff CPT (NS) Alvin Lee who has sunk more than $80,000 into his collection of heritage military uniforms. All this and more in the November issue of PIONEER! 

The green team: Check out the eco-friendly initiatives the Singapore Armed Forces has put in place to defend the environment. Then find out what the Republic of Singapore Navy was doing 5,000km away in Guam with the US Navy. Also in this issue: Journalist Benita takes on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives training. Will she survive? All this and more in the October issue of PIONEER!

PIONEER celebrates Children's Day with a series of stories written by young journalists as they experience some of the training that soldiers go through. Also in the supplement: take part in the contest and stand to win Night Safari tickets for four!

Did you know that the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF’s) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Command is now a decade old? Find out more about the RSAF’s drones in this month’s cover story. Then read about how the Singapore Armed Forces plans to train 18,000 national servicemen each year in counterterrorism and homeland security operations at the new Island Defence Training Institute. Also in this issue: meet the stars behind this year's NS50 music album including Nathan Hartono, Jack Neo and Sezairi Sezali! All this and more in the September issue of PIONEER!

What's your National Service story? Read about five personalities' NS days, including local celebs such as Desmond Tan and Shane Pow who star in the upcoming NS-themed TV drama titled "When Duty Calls". Then check out the buzz at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, where Asia-Pacific defence leaders called for more cooperation to tackle security challenges. Also in this issue: PIONEER speaks to the men and women who topped this year's Best Unit Competition. All this and more in the July issue of PIONEER!

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