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
Singapore and Indonesia Strengthen Bilateral Defence Ties through 37th Edition of Exercise Safkar...
15 October 2025 | The 37th edition of Exercise Safkar Indopura (XSI), an annual bilateral exercise between the Singapore Army and the Indonesian...
New Central Manpower Base Enhances National Service Experience
14 October 2025 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing officiated the opening of the new Central Manpower Base (CMPB) at Bukit Gombak today.
SAF Open Mobilisation And Civil Resource Requisition Exercise
MINDEF is conducting a SAF Open Mobilisation and Civil Resource Requisition Exercise today.
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.
Security is a constant need, so that we can ensure our sovereignty and way of life.— Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence from 2011 to 2025
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.
