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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Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad interacting with exercise participants at Exercise Thunder Warrior.

Senior Minister of State for Defence Visits Exercise Thunder Warrior, Reaffirms Close Defence Relations Between Singapore and New Zealand

27 January 2026 | Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad visited the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) troops participating in Exercise Thunder Warrior (XTW) in New Zealand today.

Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command Admiral (ADM) Samuel Paparo (left) calling on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) earlier today.

Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

22 January 2026 | The Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) Admiral (ADM) Samuel Paparo called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing this morning at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo delivering his speech at the 30th Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony (SMEAC).

234 Appointed as Senior Military Experts

21 January 2026 | Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo officiated at the 30th Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony at SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

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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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