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
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Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore
25 February 2026 | Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) ADM Pairote Fuangchan called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing this morning at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).
1020 Graduate as SAF Specialists and Military Experts
20 February 2026 | Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Health, Mr Tan Kiat How inspected the 66th Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade at Pasir Laba Camp this evening.
Mr Chan Engages Young Leaders at 17th Munich Young Leaders Roundtable
15 February 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing spoke at the 17th Munich Young Leaders (MYL) Roundtable.
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.
