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Singapore Affirms Commitment to Regional Cooperation in Addressing Artificial Intelligence and Critical Underwater Infrastructure Security at ADMM Retreat in Malaysia

News Releases | 26 Feb 2025

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen attended the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat in Penang, Malaysia, today.

Minister for Defence to Attend ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat in Penang, Malaysia

News Releases | 25 Feb 2025

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen will be in Penang, Malaysia from 25 to 27 February 2025 to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat. Dr Ng will be accompanied by Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Heng Kee and other officials from the Ministry of Defence.

Change in Chief of Army

News Releases | 25 Feb 2025

Brigadier-General (BG) Cai Dexian, currently Commander, 3rd Singapore Division will take over from Major-General (MG) David Neo as Chief of Army (COA) on 21 March 2025. This change is part of the continuing process of leadership renewal in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad and US Congressional Delegation Reaffirm Close Bilateral Defence Relations

News Releases | 21 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad hosted a United States (US) congressional delegation, led by Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-California), at the RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base (CNB) earlier today.

977 Graduate as SAF Specialists and Military Experts

News Releases | 20 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Health, Dr Janil Puthucheary inspected the 62nd Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade at Pasir Laba Camp this evening. A total of 977 graduands comprising 767 from the Singapore Army, 75 from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), 30 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and 105 from the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), graduated as Specialists and Military Experts of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

Singapore Affirms Commitment to Regional Cooperation in Addressing Artificial Intelligence and Critical Underwater Infrastructure Security at ADMM Retreat in Malaysia

News Releases | 26 Feb 2025

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen attended the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat in Penang, Malaysia, today.

Minister for Defence to Attend ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat in Penang, Malaysia

News Releases | 25 Feb 2025

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen will be in Penang, Malaysia from 25 to 27 February 2025 to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat. Dr Ng will be accompanied by Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Heng Kee and other officials from the Ministry of Defence.

Change in Chief of Army

News Releases | 25 Feb 2025

Brigadier-General (BG) Cai Dexian, currently Commander, 3rd Singapore Division will take over from Major-General (MG) David Neo as Chief of Army (COA) on 21 March 2025. This change is part of the continuing process of leadership renewal in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad and US Congressional Delegation Reaffirm Close Bilateral Defence Relations

News Releases | 21 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad hosted a United States (US) congressional delegation, led by Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-California), at the RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base (CNB) earlier today.

977 Graduate as SAF Specialists and Military Experts

News Releases | 20 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Health, Dr Janil Puthucheary inspected the 62nd Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade at Pasir Laba Camp this evening. A total of 977 graduands comprising 767 from the Singapore Army, 75 from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), 30 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and 105 from the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), graduated as Specialists and Military Experts of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

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Defence Policy & Diplomacy

Singapore's defence policy is fundamentally based on the twin pillars of deterrence and diplomacy.

Counter Terrorism

Singapore is committed to the global fight against terror.

Defence Science & Technology

Technology is the force multiplier for the SAF.

Total Defence

The collective effort and resolve of everyone living in Singapore make up the total defence needed to keep our nation strong and sovereign.

3G SAF

The 3rd Generation SAF is a strong and integrated force that operates across a full spectrum of operations.

Cyber Defence

MINDEF/SAF seeks to establish a secure and stable cyber environment for MINDEF/SAF and Singapore.

Defence Policy & Diplomacy

Singapore's defence policy is fundamentally based on the twin pillars of deterrence and diplomacy.

Counter Terrorism

Singapore is committed to the global fight against terror.

Defence Science & Technology

Technology is the force multiplier for the SAF.

Safeguarding Singapore

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.

Security is a constant need, so that we can ensure our sovereignty and way of life.

- Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence.

Dr Ng Eng Hen,
Minister for Defence.

The SAF is the bedrock of Singapore's defence and security, respected as a credible and professional armed forces, and a source of pride and confidence for Singapore.

The SAF anticipates and responds quickly to new security challenges

We anticipate and respond quickly to new security challenges through continuous innovation, and we advance our national interests through the conduct of a full spectrum of operations.

The people of the SAF are resilient in adversity, confident and forward looking

Our people are resilient in adversity, confident and forward looking, and committed to forging the unity and resilience of our nation to define our future and determine our way of life.

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