As Singapore has limited manpower resources, land, sea and air
space, high technology systems and equipment are required to act as
a ‘force-multiplier’ (ie. increase the firepower/personal
protection) for the SAF. Emphasis is placed on developing or
acquiring the following technologies to enhance this:
stand-off precision technology
protection technology
stealth technology
unmanned technology
superiority through information and communications technology
enhanced lift and endurance technology
Besides these, the SAF is also looking into harnessing higher
firepower/personal protection per soldier. Simulators, advanced
computer modelling, and computer-assisted wargame systems will be
extensively used to compensate for the lack of training
space.
The SAF is also looking into other areas such as:
artificial intelligence
stealth materials
cryptography
chemical defence
lasers
aeronautics
marine technology
human science
