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 Chan Chun Sing speaking at the first plenary session of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum titled “International Order and Strategic Stability”.

Minister for Defence Speaks at 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and Meets China Minister for National Defense

16 September 2026 | Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing attended the opening ceremony of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum this morning and spoke at the first plenary session titled “International Order and Strategic Stability”.

Minister for Defence to Visit China for the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum

14 September 2026 | Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing will be visiting China from 15 to 17 September 2026 at the invitation of China Minister for National Defense Admiral (ADM) Dong Jun to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo reviewing the contingents at the 142nd Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade this evening.

219 Cadets Commissioned as SAF Officers

12 September 2026 | Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

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Our Defence Strategy

Defence Minister Mr Chan Chun Seng addressing delegates during a plenary session at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue.

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.

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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