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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Australia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles (left) called on Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong (right) at the Istana today, on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. Credit: MDDI

Australia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Reinforces Strong Ties During Call with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

30 May 2026 | Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles is in Singapore to attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD).

Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

Minister for Defence Strengthens Defence Ties with Counterparts on Second Day of 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

30 May 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing met his counterparts on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) today, including the Defence Ministers from Brunei Darussalam and New Zealand, as well as the Secretary of National Defense from the Philippines.

Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani (left) called on Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong (right) at the Istana today, on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. Credit: MDDI

Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Reaffirms Strong Ties During Call with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

30 May 2026 | Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs His Excellency (HE) Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani is in Singapore to attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

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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.

National defence is a national endeavour. It belongs to the whole of society – to every Singaporean, in every sector, in every community.

— Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Defence

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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