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 Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering opening remarks at the SG Defence Volunteer Appreciation Function.

Singapore's Defence is a Shared Responsibility — And More are Answering the Call

23 July 2026 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing hosted the inaugural SG Defence Volunteer Appreciation Function today, bringing together volunteers from SG Defence and the MINDEF Boards and Committees, to recognise their contributions to Singapore's defence.

Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)’s Exercise Director, Lt.Col. Abdul Hadi bin Jamal Abd Nasir, CO No.10 Squadron and Colonel Shamsul Shahreen bin Isa, RMAF Director of A7 Air Operations Command Headquarters, alongside RSAF’s Exercise Director, LTC Yeo Bing Lin, CO 125 SQN during the Opening Ceremony for SAREX MALSING 2026. (Credit: RMAF)

Singapore and Malaysian Air Forces Successfully Concluded Annual Bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise

23 July 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) successfully wrapped up the eighth edition of the annual bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) MALSING, held from 17 to 23 Jul 2026 at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, was launched at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.

Launch of the Singapore Navy’s Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel

23 July 2026 | Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, at the ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.

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.

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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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