Changi RHCC

On 12 May 2026, Changi Regional HADR Coordination Centre (RHCC) was pleased to welcome a delegation from the United Kingdom's Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), led by Air Vice-Marshal Tamara Jennings.

During the visit, the delegation was briefed on Changi RHCC's role in regional disaster preparedness, response and capacity building, as well as the importance of military-to-military cooperation and civilian-to-military coordination in disaster response operations.

The visit was hosted by LTC Kang Meng Hoe, Deputy Director (Operations) and the briefing was delivered by LTC Davmes Tan, Head, Information and Analysis.

Changi RHCC values engagements such as these as we deepen partnerships and build shared understanding with our international counterparts.

On 4 May 2026, Colonel (COL) Lew, Director of the Changi Regional HADR Coordination Centre (RHCC), visited the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre), where he was received by Mr Lee Yam Ming, Executive Director of the AHA Centre.

The visit provided an opportunity for both directors to exchange insights on strengthening collaborations and partnerships between the AHA Centre and Changi RHCC — reaffirming their shared commitment to enhancing disaster preparedness and response across the region.

We extend our appreciation to the AHA Centre for their warm hospitality, and look forward to deepening this meaningful partnership.

Aloha and mahalo to our friends from PDC for hosting Changi RHCC to a multi-day technical exchange on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance disaster monitoring, decision support, and information sharing.

The exchange concluded with a visit to the University of Hawaii, where we explored their latest innovations in AI-enabled applications and visualisation. Overall, the engagement has given us valuable insights into how technology can support HADR efforts.

We appreciate the strong partnership and look forward to more collaborations in the near future.

Pacific Disaster Center - PDC Global
University of Hawai‘i News

On 24 Apr 2026, officers undergoing the 15th Joint Warfighter Course (JWC) visited Changi RHCC to get a better understanding of its role, function and daily operations. This visit was hosted and briefed by MAJ Richard Fu, C4 Officer.

On 26 Mar 2026, Changi RHCC cordially welcomed the 8th Theater Sustainment Command from the US Army Pacific (USARPAC). They underwent a brief hosted by CPT Najib, Logistics Officer, where he explained how Changi RHCC and other foreign militaries can play a useful role and provide valuable assistance to countries affected by major natural disasters.

Changi RHCC welcomed Maj. Gen. Lance A. Okamura and his delegation on 11 Mar 2026 to gain deeper insights into how the centre works closely with other militaries and civilian agencies to strengthen the region’s HADR capabilities. The visit was hosted by LTC Davmes Tan, Head of Information and Analysis, and included a briefing by MAJ Richard Fu, C4 Officer.

During the briefing, MAJ Fu highlighted how Changi RHCC has strengthened its role in military-to-military cooperation and civilian-to-military coordination, as well as the challenges encountered in Mil-Mil and Civ-Mil coordination.

On 6 Mar 2026, Changi RHCC cordially welcomed Rear Admiral Kazushi Yokota from the Ops Department (J3) of the Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (JJOC). The visit was hosted by LTC Kang Meng Hoe, Deputy Director (Operations), and included a briefing by LTC Davmes Tan, Head of Information and Analysis.

During the briefing, LTC Tan provided an overview of Changi RHCC and explained its role in strengthening military-to-military cooperation and civilian-to-military coordination. By serving as a platform for information-sharing and coordination, Changi RHCC strengthens disaster response among foreign militaries and civilian agencies.

On 27 Feb 2026, officers undergoing the 66th Naval Warfare Officers' Course (NWOC) visited Changi RHCC to get a better understanding of its role, function and daily operations. This visit was hosted and briefed by LTC Davmes Tan, Hd Information and Analysis.

WEEK 52 SNAPSHOT (19 to 25 DEC 2025):

Here is Changi RHCC's summary of events for the week. Notable events include two ≥ M 6.0 EQ's in Papua New Guinea and Taiwan, two land-based EQ's in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, as well as flooding in Malaysia (North-east Monsoon).

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WEEK 51 SNAPSHOT (12 to 18 DEC 2025):

Here is Changi RHCC's summary of events for the week. Notable events include flooding in Malaysia, Indonesia (North-east Monsoon) and Sri Lanka (Post DITWAH).

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