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
ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Charts Way Forward at the 15th Anniversary…
1 Nov 2025 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing attended the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today.
19th ADMM Reaffirm Commitment to Regional Peace and Adopt New Cooperation Initiatives
31 October 25 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing attended the 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today.
Enhancement of MINDEF And MHA Group Insurance Scheme
31 October 2025 | The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Group Insurance Scheme will be enhanced from 1 November 2025.
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.
