Discover the inspiring journey of MAJ Koh Wei Ren, Daryn, an SAF Scholar and C-130 pilot in the RSAF. From aviation dreams to digital defence, his story highlights resilience, leadership, and a commitment to national service.
MINDEF Scholarship Centre (MSC)
105 Award Recipients, One Defence Community
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to five recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to three recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 24 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to five recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 14 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to eight recipients, SAF Dentistry Scholarship to one recipient and Defence Science and Technology (DSTA) Scholarship to 45 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Temasek Club this evening.
Major-General Kelvin Fan – Chief of Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force
Major General (MG) Kelvin Fan Sui Siong was appointed as Chief of Air Force on 22 March 2024. Prior to his current appointment, BG Fan was the Deputy Secretary (Policy), Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), where he oversaw MINDEF’s foreign diplomacy, defence policy, strategic communications, and national education.
With and for Each Other
From a strong sense of camaraderie with his team, to being able to impact and shape people’s lives, the people factor plays a significant role in MAJ Yeo Bing Lin’s RSAF career and journey as a leader.
Towards A United SAF
Having worked on cross-domain collaborations with unique individuals and teams across SAF, CPT Surya Bhat’s career has taught him the importance of considering different viewpoints while still being able to achieve cohesion.
Strengthening The Defence Collective
Keloth Sonia Nair went from not knowing a role like hers existed to making a difference in Singapore’s multifaceted defence ecosystem, as a Defence Policy Officer. She now collaborates with various departments under MINDEF, working towards common goals for our nation.
Driven By Transformation
Joining the Army was a leap of faith for ME4 Sebastian Tan. What he discovered was a meaningful career rooted in purpose and engineering expertise, and one that challenges him on a daily basis.
Enhancements to Defence Scholarships to Continually Attract Nation’s Top Talents
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to six recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to five recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 22 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to five recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 17 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to eight recipients, and Defence Science and Technology (DSTA) Scholarship to 34 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Istana.
Advancing to Secure Cyber Frontiers
From going to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., to being at the forefront of tech and cyber developments, no two days are the same for Defence Executive Officer (DXO) Grace Sum.
Leading a Cause the Nation Counts On
As a Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Chua Xianyi leads his men in training and operations; driven by a sense of purpose to achieve our Army’s mission to defend the nation.
Charting a Voyage of Discovery
Captain (CPT) Surya Bhat has always aspired to have a career that would challenge him to grow in a unique environment. He found all this and more in the Navy.
Growing In Purpose and Ability
Serving the greater purpose of public service, Military Expert 5 (ME5) Gerald Goh has grown in myriad ways in his SAF journey.