ST Engineering's story began 40 years ago in a reclaimed swamp in Jurong. Its humble beginning, a production line for 5.56mm ammunition, was part of a nationwide effort to help a newly independent Singapore survive. This first outfit, Chartered Industries of Singapore, was quickly joined by companies in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors to form a credible defence industry for Singapore. Banding together to form ST Engineering in 1997, the Group is today a formidable player in both commercial and military sectors. This book is an account of those 40 years and a snapshot of where ST Engineering stands today and where it is headed in the future. It is also a tribute to the men and women who built a company on the bedrock of integrity and excellence.