MINDEF defends its safety record but neglects to mention 155mm howitzer accident that killed 2 NSFs and injured 12 NSmen 22 years ago

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The Ministry of Defence defended its safety record with the 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SSPH) in a press release on Wednesday. The statement comes after the training death of Corporal First Class (National Service) [CFC (NS)] Pang Wei Chong,...

 

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