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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The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SGs at Exercise Red Flag - Alaska, hosted by the United States Air Force (USAF).

The RSAF Clinches Three Awards in Large-Scale Air Combat Exercise Red Flag – Alaska

14 June 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has concluded its participation in the multilateral large-scale air combat exercise, Exercise Red Flag – Alaska.

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Ms Grace Fu reviewing the contingents at the 141st Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade this evening.

398 Cadets Commissioned as SAF Officers

13 June 2026 | Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Ms Grace Fu reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

Republic of Korea Minister of National Defence Ahn Gyu-back met with Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.Republic of Korea Minister of National Defence Ahn Gyu-back met with Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

Minister for Defence Reinforces Defence Ties with Counterparts on Third Day of 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

31 May 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing met his counterparts on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), including Defence Ministers and representatives from the Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia, Japan, and Germany.

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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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