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 to Visit France and Germany to Further Defence Partnerships

27 September 2026 | Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing will make an introductory visit to France from 28 to 30 September 2026, and Germany from 30 September to 3 October 2026.

Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong and the United States (US) Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby co-chaired the 16th Singapore-US Strategic Security Policy Dialogue at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. (Photo Credit: US Department of Defense)

Singapore and United States Hold 16th Strategic Security Policy Dialogue

27 September 2026 | Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong and the United States (US) Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby co-chaired the 16th Singapore-US Strategic Security Policy Dialogue at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. on 25 September 2026.

Participants at the Exercise Suman Warrior 2026 (XSW26), held at the Joint Warfare Centre, Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) in Kuantan, Malaysia.

SAF Strengthened International Partnerships at Exercise Suman Warrior 2026

24 September 2026 | The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) participated in the 34th edition of Exercise Suman Warrior (XSW), a Five-Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) land-focused exercise.

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Our Defence Strategy

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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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