Item category 2: POINTER Articles

Abstract: The article takes a critical look at the strategic value that airpower offers to geo-strategically vulnerable small states. It highlights the underlying need for small states to defend their sovereignty, examines the use of militaries as an effective option to achieve such a purpose and...

With technological advancement in communications, news media, dubbed the ‘CNN Effect’ is now able to broadcast live from anywhere on the globe. The ‘New Media’ creates both positive and negative impacts which can affect the reputation of an organisation and even the peace and security of a nation...

A strategic commander helms the organization by setting the vision, allocating resources to essential areas, and collaborating with the political side and other stakeholders to achieve national goals. This essay will first frame the main challenges of the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE) ...

To achieve mission success, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) must not only possess a sharp front line fighting force but also capable backend logistics support. neglecting logistics in a military is foolish, because without a strong bow to provide energy for propulsion, an arrow would o...

The proliferation of information technology is palpable in today’s society. It is essential that militaries learn to exploit what is on offer in this “age” in order to achieve information superiority. The Republic of Singapore Air Force is harnessing the full potential of command, control, commun...

The trend of replacing fighter aircraft with alternate technologies and concepts such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and ground-launched precision strike capabilities has been relentless. The maneuverability, speed and payload of fighter aircraft remain unmatched by most UAVs and this essay s...