CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter
Republic of Singapore Air Force
10 Highlights To Look Out For This NDP 2022
10 NDP 2022 Highlights To Look Out For
Catching the National Day Parade 2022? From new military assets to the crowd-favourite Red Lions, here are some highlights to look out for whether you’re watching the show at the Marina Bay floating platform or from the comfort of home.
For the first time, there will be three female Red Lions jumpers performing at NDP celebrations.
Third Warrant Officers Sandy Wong and Shirley Wong will make freefall jumps at Bishan and Ghim Moh, as part of heartland celebrations on Aug 7.
If you managed to snag parade tickets, keep your eyes peeled for Second Warrant Officer Shirley Ng, who will be landing at the floating platform as the ninth of 10 jumpers.
Looking forward to the iconic F-16 fighter jets? This year, the parade’s signature "Salute to the Nation" bomb burst will be led by Senior Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Meiyi - the segment’s first female fighter lead.
This parade staple may seem straightforward, but preparations for it are far from simple.
The flag that will be flown, including the steel cables used to hook it onto the helicopter, weighs a whopping 1,250kg.
It takes 25 pairs of hands to roll up the flag, which is around a third of the size of a football field.
Fifteen flags, including spares, have been prepared for the flypast.
The Total Defence Display will be making a comeback at the NDP after a five-year hiatus, with these assets making their parade debut:
Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Singapore Armed Forces
Pumper Firefighting Machine
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Next-Gen Fast Response Car
Singapore Police Force
The Total Defence Display will be making a comeback at the NDP after a five-year hiatus, with these assets making their parade debut:
CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter
Republic of Singapore Air Force
Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Singapore Armed Forces
Pumper Firefighting Machine
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Next Generation Fast Response Car
Singapore Police Force
CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter
Republic of Singapore Air Force
Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Singapore Armed Forces
Pumper Firefighting Machine
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Next-Gen Fast Response Car
Singapore Police Force
CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter
Republic of Singapore Air Force
Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Singapore Armed Forces
Pumper Firefighting Machine
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Next-Gen Fast Response Car
Singapore Police Force
Expect a blockbuster film-type sequence in a display of the Navy's combatant craft medium vessels, with a high-speed boat chase of “intruders” on Singapore’s Marina Bay waterfront.
Naval divers also jump from RSAF’s new Chinook CH-47F into the waters of Marina Bay, in a move called helocasting.
You’ll get to see F-16 fighter jets in action a second time, along with Army vehicles such as the Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle.
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ROARING RESCUES
Don’t miss out on the action during the counter-terrorism demonstration, which will feature SAF special forces and SPF first responders. SCDF emergency vehicles will also be sharing the spotlight in an emergency response showcase.
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HEAVYWEIGHT DISPLAYS
The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, also known as HIMARS, has been making headlines for its involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war. Singapore also owns this precision weapon system, which provides the SAF with long-range capabilities thanks to its pin-point accuracy.
The Parade & Ceremony this year will feature 37 physical and virtual marching contingents comprising 2,000 participants. Look out for:
Guard of Honour contingents
1. Singapore Army - First Commando
Battalion
2. Navy - Naval Diving Unit
3. RSAF - Air Power Generation Command
4. SPF - Home Team Academy
2. Navy - Naval Diving Unit
3. RSAF - Air Power Generation Command
4. SPF - Home Team Academy
SAF and Home Team contingents
1. Singapore Army - 10, 11 and 17 C4l
Battalion
2. Navy - Maritime Training and Doctrine Command
3. RSAF - Air Combat Command, Air Power 4. Generation Command, Participation Command and Air Force Training Command
4. SPF - Home Team Academy
5. SCDF - Headquarters Singapore Civil Defence Force
2. Navy - Maritime Training and Doctrine Command
3. RSAF - Air Combat Command, Air Power 4. Generation Command, Participation Command and Air Force Training Command
4. SPF - Home Team Academy
5. SCDF - Headquarters Singapore Civil Defence Force
Uniformed youth group contingents
1. The Boys' Brigade Singapore
2. The Girls' Brigade Singapore
3. Girl Guides Singapore
4. National Cadet Corps (Land & Sea)
5. National Cadet Corps (Land & Air)
6. National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
7. National Police Cadet Corps
8. Singapore Scout Association
9. Singapore Red Cross
10. St John Brigade Singapore
2. The Girls' Brigade Singapore
3. Girl Guides Singapore
4. National Cadet Corps (Land & Sea)
5. National Cadet Corps (Land & Air)
6. National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
7. National Police Cadet Corps
8. Singapore Scout Association
9. Singapore Red Cross
10. St John Brigade Singapore
Civilian contingents
1. Singapore Airlines
2. Keppel Corporation
3. Grab
4. OSIM International
5. Sembcorp
6. Singtel
7. Maritime Singapore
8. DBS Bank
9. SingPost
10. PSA
11. SMRT
12. ASME
13. National Trades Union Congress
14. PAP PCF
15. Sport Singapore
16. Families for Life
2. Keppel Corporation
3. Grab
4. OSIM International
5. Sembcorp
6. Singtel
7. Maritime Singapore
8. DBS Bank
9. SingPost
10. PSA
11. SMRT
12. ASME
13. National Trades Union Congress
14. PAP PCF
15. Sport Singapore
16. Families for Life
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MARCHING MEDLEYS
Commanded by national serviceman LTC Desmond Fu, the military tattoo will include 189 performers from the SAF Precision Drill Squad, SAF and SPF Combined Band, combined school bands and a virtual choir.
The virtual choir, comprising 95 singers, will be performing this year’s NDP theme song, Stronger Together.
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REd, white & blackpink
K-pop fans will be getting a treat. Twelve dancers between 16 to 60 years old will be grooving to Blackpink’s Boombayah - one of the girl group’s most popular tracks. Blinks, here’s your cue to get on your feet!
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a FROCK TO REMEMBER
300 hours were spent making this stunning gown.
Singer Aisyah Aziz will don the dress, which is 25kg and 10m in length - now that’s a train you wouldn’t want to miss.
The annual display of dazzling fireworks is always something to look forward to. Catch them not only at Marina Bay, but also at these heartland locations:
- Jurong West Stadium
- Woodlands Stadium
- Bedok Stadium
- Site of former Tampines Junior College
- Field in front of Ang Mo Kio Public Library
Public viewing at the five heartland locations will be facilitated on a first-come-first-served basis.
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JOURNALIST
LIU KAI YING
INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
CALVIN OH
VISUALS
MINDEF
MARCUS MARK RAMOS