The Mobile Column is set to make a grand return at the National Day Parade (NDP) 2025, marking its first appearance at the Padang since 2019. This year’s event, themed “Our Strength, Our People, Our Future,” will commemorate 60 years of Singapore’s independence by showcasing the combined capabilities of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Home Team, and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
For the first time, the Mobile Column will integrate an aerial flypast over the Padang and a maritime display at Marina Bay, alongside the traditional drive-past along St Andrew’s Road. New assets making their debut include the Singapore Army’s Hunter Armoured Engineer Vehicle, the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Combatant Craft Underwater, and the Singapore Police Force’s Tactical Strike Vehicle. Over 170 assets and more than 800 participants will demonstrate the multi-domain operational capabilities of Singapore’s defence and security forces.
The Mobile Column will unfold across four thematic segments, highlighting the SAF’s capabilities, contributions to global security, and the coordinated defence efforts of the SAF and Home Team. Major Teo Wei Kok, Chairman of the NDP 2025 Mobile Column Committee, stated, “Beyond showcasing the platforms, this year’s Mobile Column will feature stories of men and women from the SAF and Home Team across generations.”
On 10 August 2025, participating assets will travel from the city centre to various Heartland Celebrations sites, allowing more Singaporeans to experience the Mobile Column up close. Further details on the routes and sites will be announced later. For more information, visit the NDP website or follow their social media channels.
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