Giving Strength to Our Nation
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.
Latest Updates
Discover the latest MINDEF/SAF news, events, advisories, publications and more!
Mr Chan: All Countries, Big or Small, Have Shared Responsibility and Agency
18 September 2025 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing is in China from 15 to 18 September 2025 for his introductory visit and to attend the...
Minister Chan Chun Sing Meets Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission General Zhang Youxia
17 September 2025 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing met Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission General (GEN) Zhang Youxia at the...
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Minister for Defence Visits People’s Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command
16 September 2025 | As part of his introductory visit to China, Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing was hosted to a visit to the headquarters...
Our Defence Strategy
Defence Policy and 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 and 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.
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.
