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
Perpetrator of Bomb Threat at PLAB Arrested
09 February 2026 | Investigations have identified a 22-year-old Full-Time National Serviceman (NSF), who was working in Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB), as the suspected perpetrator of the false bomb threat at PLAB on 23 Jan 2026.
Singapore Army Conducts Mobilisation Exercise and Civil Resource Requisition Exercise as Part of Exercise SG Ready 2026
07 February 2026 | Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad visited a Mobilisation Exercise (MOBEX) conducted at Selarang Camp today, as part of Exercise SG Ready 2026 (ESR 2026).
SAF Open Mobilisation Exercise
07 February 2026 | MINDEF is conducting a SAF Open Mobilisation and Civil Resource Requisition Exercise today.
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.
