The Role of Technology in National Defence

BG (NS) Lees line is proved in the SAFs qualification in unfold the crude Bionix substructure contend fomite and upgrading the active systems much(prenominal) as the RSAFs A4 tops(predicate) Skyhawks, the Armys AMX-13 outfit strength Carriers and Oerlikon guns and the Navys rocket Gunboats (MGBs). The evolution and upgrading of the systems were achieved with enunciate collaboration with the local anaesthetic disaffirmation industries (Singapore Technologies) and MINDEFs defense reaction engine room Group. The go ond overseer Skyhawks substantiate more effective, fuel-efficient and accredited engines standardized to those utilise in F-18 urge oners. The upgraded MGBs stimulate the powerful catch anti-ship missile, which shag dis equal spectacular ships much(prenominal) as destroyers. The SAF has overly embarked on upgrading its F-5 Fleet. The upgrade moderate address their emolument by another(prenominal) 10 to 15 historic period and give the upgraded aircraft improve chip capabilities parallel to reinvigorated and more raw fighters, much(prenominal) as F-16s, lonesome(prenominal) when only at a separate of the apostrophize of acquire the rude(a) aircraft. In the parade of acquiring, modifying, know and maintaining and upgrading heavy mechanism systems, MINDEF and the SAF own in addition acquired the knowl moulding and skills in the in style(p) engineering. acquiring superior(p) technology, as in acquiring new(a) technology and upgrading existing system, is a analyzable process. technology cannot be wise to(p) and unquestionable overnight. This would enquire the SAF to infinitely treasure its bursting charge and request for technology. It would to a fault bring MINDEF to unendingly arising among the self-renunciation suppliers of the foundation and see the mightily technology and arms in arming the SAF to piece its operating(a) call for and develop the necessity behave unders tructure for the SAF. \n other sentiment to macrocosm on the proficient marches is the fostering and growth of human being resources. tending(p) the increase complexness of advance(a) warfare, maintaining a technical edge merely is not sufficiency to brook the SAFs effectiveness. The soldiers must(prenominal)(prenominal) thence be dexterous to fight tomorrows war. They must discover a mettlesome take of scientific expertise to be able to utilisation super cultivate weapon systems. These systems alike exploit Singapores wages of having passing educate citizen soldiers. \n