Aaron Beng
Aaron Beng Yao Cheng PPA(E) PPA(G) is a Singaporean vice-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Defence Force since 2023. 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).
Aaron Beng | |
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Beng as a Lieutenant-Colonel in 2014 | |
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) |
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