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

United States Chief of Naval Operations Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore
26 March 2026 | The United States Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral (ADM) Daryl Caudle called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence this morning.

Singapore and Germany to Step Up Defence Cooperation
24 March 2026 | German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius is in Singapore from 23 to 25 March 2026 for an official visit.

MHA-MINDEF Joint Statement on Social Media Posts of an Individual Who Encouraged Volunteering With Sar-El
24 March 2026 | The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) have recently become aware of some social media posts that referred to content from a blog that was posted sometime in 2018 or 2019, which encouraged volunteering with Sar-El.

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.
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.

