Aaron Beng

Aaron Beng Yao Cheng (; born 1981) is a Singaporean vice-admiral and Chief of Defence Force. 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).

Early life and education 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 for the ruling People's Action Party.

Upon his graduation from Hwa Chong Institution in 1999, Beng was awarded the President’s Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study at Yale University, where he majored in economics and electrical engineering sciences, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was appointed Chief of Navy on 23 March 2020, where he served until 10 March 2023. He was promoted as Vice-Admiral, the first person to hold this rank, on 1 July 2023.

Personal life Beng is married to Sharon Koh.

Awards and decorations

Royal Brunei Navy Command Badge