This book, released in conjunction with ST Engineering's 40th anniversary, honors Dr. Goh Keng Swee, known as the father of Singapore's defense industry. It highlights his significant contributions to modern Singapore's economy, politics, defense, and society. Dr. Goh's defense industrial policy, leading to the establishment of Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS), is a focal point. The book explores Dr. Goh's pivotal role in CIS's origins, the challenges faced in developing a local defense industry, and his remarkable determination and creativity throughout the process.