SINGAPORE Armed Forces to develop integrated task force against terrorist threats

SINGAPORE Armed Forces to develop integrated task force against terrorist threats
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is looking at developing a potent, integrated Special Operations Task Force that will have capabilities to counter terrorist threats from land, sky and sea. This will comprise the SAF’s special operations forces such as the Commandos and Naval Diving Unit.

The chief commando officer will be appointed commander of the Special Operations Task Force, while the commander of the Naval Diving Unit will be the Force’s deputy commander. This is part of the overall priority to build on the third generation Singapore Armed Forces.

Transforming the SAF into a third generation force began in 2004.
A key element in the 3G transformation is homeland security, and that’s where the new special operations command will help the men work together much more cohesively. The SAF will develop special units in the Commandos and diving unit for distinct missions but as you can see, many of these capabilities, have much more integrated missions.

Currently, Singapore’s Defence represents six per cent of the national budget.