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.

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering the keynote address at the joint opening ceremony of the 26th ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM) and 13th ASEAN Sergeant Majors Annual Meeting (ASMAM).

Singapore, India and Thailand Conclude Trilateral Maritime Exercise, Reaffirming Long-Standing Defence Relations

29 November 2025 | The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted the 5th Singapore-India-Thailand Maritime Exercise (SITMEX) from 24 to 29 November 2025.

SAF Expands Cybersecurity Student Talent Development Programme to Include AI Skills in 2026

28 November 2025 | Launched nationwide in 2024, the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) Sentinel Programme aims to equip our youths with cybersecurity and digital skills, and empower them to contribute to digital defence.

Government Agencies Tackle Maritime Security Threats at Exercise Highcrest 2025

28 November 2025 | Inaugurated in 2013, Exercise Highcrest is an annual inter-agency maritime security (MARSEC) exercise organised by the Singapore Maritime Crisis Centre (SMCC).

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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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