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Ministry of Defence

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 (left) calling on Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mr Anutin Charnvirakul (right) at the Government House earlier today.

Singapore and Thailand Reaffirm Close and Long-standing Bilateral Defence Relations

27 April 2026 | Earlier today, Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing called on Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mr Anutin Charnvirakul at the Government House.

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Mr Chan Chun Sing to make official visit to Thailand

26 April 2026 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing will be making a working visit to Thailand from 26 to 28 Apr 2026.

The joint Latvia-Singapore team participating in Exercise Locked Shields 2026, a multinational cyber defence exercise.

Digital and Intelligence Service Concludes Participation in Multinational Exercise Locked Shields 2026

25 April 2026 | The Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) participated in Exercise Locked Shields (XLS) 2026, an annual multinational live-fire cyber defence exercise conducted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).

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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.

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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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