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We enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.

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Scholarship recipients at the Defence Scholarship Awards Ceremony held at Temasek Club.

82 Award Recipients, One Defence Community

13 August 2025 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to six recipients, Public Service...

The RSAF's C-130 departing Paya Lebar Air Base for Jordan earlier today.

Singapore Deploys RSAF C-130 to Conduct Airdrop Operations for Gaza and Deliver the Ninth Tranche...

12 August 2025 | The Singapore Government has deployed a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 transport aircraft to Jordan this morning.

Death of Singapore Armed Forces Regular Serviceman (Non-Training Related)

9 August 2025 | On 9 August 2025 at 7.15am, a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Regular was found unconscious at the Hendon Camp swimming pool.

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Our Defence Strategy

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Defence Policy and Diplomacy

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

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Counter Terrorism

Singapore is committed to the global fight against terror.

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Defence Science and Technology

Technology is the force multiplier for the SAF.

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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.

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Cyber Defence

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

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

— Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence from 2011 to 2025

Safeguarding Singapore

The mission of MINDEF and the SAF 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.

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