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!
SAF Strengthens International Partnerships at Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2025
4 September 2025 | The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) participated in Exercise Super Garuda Shield (XSGS) 2025, which was held in Indonesia...
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Top Military Award Conferred on Thai Chief of Defence Forces
2 September 2025 | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General (GEN) Songwit Noonpackdee was conferred...
Australia Chief of the Defence Force Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore
29 August 2025 | Australia Chief of the Defence Force Admiral (ADML) David Johnston called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the...
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.
