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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will get a new Chief of Defence Force from the end of March.
That is when Major-General Neo Kian Hong, currently Chief of Army, takes over from Lieutenant-General Desmond Kuek Bak Chye as Chief of Defence Force.
Brigadier-General Chan Chun Sing, currently Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, will be the new Chief of Army from March 26.
Mindef said the changes are part of the continuing process of leadership renewal in the SAF. It added that Lt-Gen Desmond Quek will be returning to the Administrative Service.
As Chief of Defence Force since 23 March 2007, Lt-Gen Kuek has led the SAF's transformation into a modernised, integrated and networked fighting force capable of carrying out a wider spectrum of operations.
Mindef said he has put in place the building blocks of the 3rd Generation SAF by transforming its force structure and developing key capabilities and systems.
These initiatives have significantly enhanced the SAF's operational efficiency and combat capability to deal effectively with conventional and new security challenges.
Under Lt-Gen Kuek's command, the SAF has also actively participated in regional and global security operations, such as multilateral collaborations and peace support operations.
These have broadened and deepened the SAF's extensive network of defence relations with other armed forces and enhanced its international reputation as a credible, operationally ready force.
The incoming Chief of Defence Force, 46-year-old Maj-Gen Neo, joined the SAF in 1983. As Chief of Army, he built a network of dedicated people, equipped with cutting-edge technologies and enhanced fire power.
The new Chief of Army, 40-year-old Brig-Gen Chan Chun Sing, was previously Commander 9th Division and Chief Infantry Officer.
- CNA/yb/ir
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