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
Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore
9 April 2026 | The Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces General (GEN) Datuk Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong Visits 6th Singapore Division/Headquarters Sense & Strike’s Integrated Training
9 April 2026 | Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong visited the 6th Singapore Division/Headquarters Sense & Strike (6 Div/HQ SS) of the Singapore Army this morning.
SAF Successfully Disposes of World War II Unexploded Ordnance along Tanah Merah Coast Road
2 April 2026 | The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives Defence Group (CBRE DG) has successfully disposed of a World War II-era unexploded ordnance (UXO) at Tanah Merah Coast Road in the early hours of 2 April 2026.
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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