Aaron Beng

Aaron Beng
Vice Admiral Aaron Beng in 2025
Born1981 (age 44–45)
EducationYale University (BS)
Naval War College
Military career
Allegiance Singapore
Branch
 Republic of Singapore Navy
Service years
2000–present
Rank
Vice-Admiral
CommandsChief 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

Aaron Beng Yao Cheng PJG PPA(E) PPA(G) (Chinese: 孟耀诚; 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).