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Impact on the SAF's Training and Operations

Even while supporting the WoG COVID-19 fight, the SAF tackled internal challenges in training and operations - offering key lessons for our transformation to SAF 2040.

Last updated 7 July 2025
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Chapter 7: Business as usual

MINDEF kept operations going during COVID‑19 via virtual work, safety measures, local production, a resilient mindset, and ongoing innovation to support missions effectively.

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Chapter 8: Command in a complex environment

MINDEF adapted command systems for COVID‑19, balancing ops, comms, air missions, and learning lessons to lead effectively in complex environments from planning to post-mission reviews.

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Chapter 9: Many steps in one big stride

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) swiftly adapted to COVID-19 by innovating training, enhancing digital capabilities, and maintaining operational readiness.

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Chapter 10: Agile responses

Singapore’s defence response to COVID‑19 is rooted in an agile philosophy: rapid systems like Grab-and-go, SAF planning, digital tools and NS readiness ensure fast, flexible, safe national defence.