The Ministry of Defence's (Mindef) projected expenditure of around $20.2 billion this financial year represents a 2.5 per cent increase from 2023. This increase would also be higher compared to 2022, but "that was because we were gradually resuming projects and activities disrupted by the pandemic," said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Wednesday (Feb 28). The Defence Ministry has.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will bid farewell to their current chief and welcome a new leader after five years. On March 22, Brigadier-General (BG) Kelvin Fan will take over as Chief of Air Force from Major-General (MG) Kelvin Khong, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) announced on Monday (Feb 19). "This change is part of the continuing process.
SINGAPORE Despite a “better-than-expected” revenue collection in the 2023 financial year, Singapore incurred a fiscal deficit of S$3.6 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Friday (Feb 16).