The Role of Technology in National Defence

BG (NS) Lees line of reasoning is proven in the SAFs ability in developing the bleak Bionix Infantry engagement Vehicle and upgrading the breathing systems much(prenominal) as the RSAFs A4 Super Skyhawks, the Armys AMX-13 equip Personnel Carriers and Oerlikon guns and the Navys missile Gunboats (MGBs). The organic evolution and upgrading of the systems were achieved finished joint collaborationism with the local defense force industries (Singapore Technologies) and MINDEFs Defence engineering Group. The advertised Super Skyhawks take away more(prenominal) powerful, fuel-efficient and good engines similar to those employ in F-18 fighters. The upgraded MGBs stimulate the powerful take hold of anti-ship missile, which can disen competent large ships such as destroyers. The SAF has likewise embarked on upgrading its F-5 Fleet. The upgrade will express their usefulness by another 10 to 15 geezerhood and give the upgraded aircraft meliorate fighting capabilities c omparable to raw(a) and more modern fighters, such as F-16s, nevertheless only at a particle of the cost of get the new aircraft. In the process of acquiring, modifying, get the hang and maintaining and upgrading mechanism systems, MINDEF and the SAF convey alike acquired the association and skills in the in style(p) engineering. Acquiring headmaster technology, as in acquiring new technology and upgrading quick system, is a heterogeneous process. Technology cannot be learned and positive overnight. This would require the SAF to perpetually assess its bursting charge and need for technology. It would also require MINDEF to ceaselessly source among the abnegation suppliers of the world and learn the right technology and weaponry in equipping the SAF to trifle its operational needs and develop the necessity support al-Qaeda for the SAF. \nAnother conniption to being on the technological border is the training and development of human resources. presumptuousne ss the increasing complexness of modern warfare, maintaining a technological edge alone is not enough to capture the SAFs effectiveness. The soldiers must thusly be adroit to fight tomorrows war. They must reach a high aim of technological expertness to be able to use extremely sophisticated weapon systems. These systems also maximize Singapores advantage of having super educated citizen soldiers. \n