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Singaporean Defense Minister Maj. Gen. (ret) Chan Chun Sing (center right) embraces his Indonesian counterpart Gen. (hon) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin during the launch of the Indonesia-Singapore Defense Alumni (Persahan) in Jakarta on July 14, 2026. The launch was held in conjunction with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day reception.
Singaporean Defense Minister Maj. Gen. (ret) Chan Chun Sing (center right) embraces his Indonesian counterpart Gen. (hon) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin during the launch of the Indonesia-Singapore Defense Alumni (Persahan) in Jakarta on July 14, 2026. The launch was held in conjunction with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day reception. `
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