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Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad and US Congressional Delegation Reaffirm Close Bilateral Defence Relations

News Releases | 21 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad hosted a United States (US) congressional delegation, led by Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-California), at the RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base (CNB) earlier today.

977 Graduate as SAF Specialists and Military Experts

News Releases | 20 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Health, Dr Janil Puthucheary inspected the 62nd Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade at Pasir Laba Camp this evening. A total of 977 graduands comprising 767 from the Singapore Army, 75 from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), 30 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and 105 from the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), graduated as Specialists and Military Experts of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

Republic of Singapore Navy Strengthens Relationships with International Navies at Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo

News Releases | 17 Feb 2025

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s Victory-class Missile Corvette RSS Valour and Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel RSS Fortitude are participating in the fifth edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK). Hosted by the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), the biennial exercise is being conducted from 16 to 22 February 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, involving over 30 ships from more than 15 countries.

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad’s Working Visit to Egypt

News Releases | 17 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad was in Cairo, Egypt for a working visit from 15 to 16 February 2025.

Dr Ng: Adherence by All Countries to a Common Set of Rules is Key to Preserving Collective Peace and Stability

News Releases | 16 Feb 2025

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen is in Germany from 14 to 16 February 2025 (Singapore time) to speak at the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC). The MSC is an annual high-level security conference that brings together heads of government, defence and foreign ministers, parliamentarians, military leaders, and security experts from around the world. This year's MSC covers a wide range of security issues such as geopolitical and security developments in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and other security issues.

Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad and US Congressional Delegation Reaffirm Close Bilateral Defence Relations

News Releases | 21 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad hosted a United States (US) congressional delegation, led by Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-California), at the RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base (CNB) earlier today.

977 Graduate as SAF Specialists and Military Experts

News Releases | 20 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Health, Dr Janil Puthucheary inspected the 62nd Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade at Pasir Laba Camp this evening. A total of 977 graduands comprising 767 from the Singapore Army, 75 from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), 30 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and 105 from the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), graduated as Specialists and Military Experts of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

Republic of Singapore Navy Strengthens Relationships with International Navies at Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo

News Releases | 17 Feb 2025

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s Victory-class Missile Corvette RSS Valour and Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel RSS Fortitude are participating in the fifth edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK). Hosted by the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), the biennial exercise is being conducted from 16 to 22 February 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, involving over 30 ships from more than 15 countries.

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad’s Working Visit to Egypt

News Releases | 17 Feb 2025

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad was in Cairo, Egypt for a working visit from 15 to 16 February 2025.

Dr Ng: Adherence by All Countries to a Common Set of Rules is Key to Preserving Collective Peace and Stability

News Releases | 16 Feb 2025

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen is in Germany from 14 to 16 February 2025 (Singapore time) to speak at the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC). The MSC is an annual high-level security conference that brings together heads of government, defence and foreign ministers, parliamentarians, military leaders, and security experts from around the world. This year's MSC covers a wide range of security issues such as geopolitical and security developments in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and other security issues.

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Defence Policy & 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 & 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.

Defence Policy & 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 & Technology

Technology is the force multiplier for the SAF.

Safeguarding Singapore

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces 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.

Security is a constant need, so that we can ensure our sovereignty and way of life.

- Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence.

Dr Ng Eng Hen,
Minister for Defence.

The SAF is the bedrock of Singapore's defence and security, respected as a credible and professional armed forces, and a source of pride and confidence for Singapore.

The SAF anticipates and responds quickly to new security challenges

We anticipate and respond quickly to new security challenges through continuous innovation, and we advance our national interests through the conduct of a full spectrum of operations.

The people of the SAF are resilient in adversity, confident and forward looking

Our people are resilient in adversity, confident and forward looking, and committed to forging the unity and resilience of our nation to define our future and determine our way of life.

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