Aaron Beng
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Beng as a Lieutenant-Colonel in 2014
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| Born | 1981 (age 42–43) Singapore |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Service/ | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Years of service | 2000–present |
| Rank | 
Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of Defence Force Chief of Navy Chief of Staff – Naval Staff Head, RSN Strategy Office Director of the Defence Policy Office, Ministry of Defence Fleet Commander Squadron Commander, Formidable-class frigate Squadron Commanding Officer, RSS Intrepid |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BS) Naval War College |
| Children | 2 |
Aaron Beng Yao Cheng PPA(E) PPA(G) is a Singaporean vice-admiral and Chief of Defence Force.[1][2] Prior to his appointment as Chief of Defence Force, he served as Chief of Navy between 2020 and 2023. He is the first naval officer to serve as Chief of Defence Force, and the first to hold the rank of Vice-Admiral in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).[3]
Beng was born in Singapore in 1981. His father, Arthur Beng Kian Lam, was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Fengshan SMC between 1984 and 1988.
Upon his graduation from Hwa Chong Institution in 1999, Beng was awarded the President’s Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship[2] to study at Yale University, where he majored in economics and electrical engineering sciences, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.[2]
Beng enlisted into the SAF in 2000.[2] He was Commanding Officer of the frigate RSS Intrepid and subsequently Commanding Officer of the Frigate Squadron.[2] He was also Director of the Defence Policy Office.[2]
Beng was appointed Fleet Commander in March 2019, before his appointment as Chief of Staff – Naval Staff in November 2019.[4] He was appointed Chief of Navy on 23 March 2020, where he served until 10 March 2023.
Beng was appointed Chief of Defence Force on 24 March 2023. He was the first Chief of Navy to serve as Chief of Defence Force.[5][6][7] He was promoted as Vice-Admiral on 1 July 2023.[8]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Bronze) in 2017
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold) in 2023
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
Ordre national du Mérite (Officier) in 2022
Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) in 2023
Bintang Jalasena Utama (Navy Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class) in 2023[9]
Courageous Commander of The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (P.G.A.T.) in 2023[10]| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong |
11th Chief of Defence Force 24 March 2023 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by | Chief of Navy 23 March 2020 – 10 March 2023 |
Succeeded by |
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