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
Singapore and Indonesia Launch Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni Initiative, Reaffirm Strong and Long-standing Bilateral Defence Relations
14 July 2026 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing and Indonesian Defence Minister General (Hon)(Rtd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin jointly launched the Indonesia–Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni initiative earlier today as co-founders of the Alumni, alongside the co-Presidents Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral (VADM) Aaron Beng and Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia General Agus Subiyanto.
39 SAF Personnel Honoured for their Contributions to Overseas Operations
13 July 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing presented the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Overseas Service Medal (OSM) to SAF personnel at a ceremony held at the Central Manpower Base this afternoon.
Minister for Defence to make working visit to Indonesia
13 July 2026 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing will make a working visit to Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 15 July 2026.
SAF Day Parade 2026 Livestream
Join us on 1 July 2026 as we mark SAF Day. The parade will be live-streamed on MINDEF's Facebook and YouTube.
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.
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