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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Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Heng Kee (second from right) and the United States (US) Under Secretary of War for

Singapore and the US Strengthen Defence Relations Through Strategic Security Policy Dialogue

8 November 2025 | Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Heng Kee and the United States (US) Under Secretary of War for Policy Mr Elbridge Colby co-chaired the 15th Singapore-US Strategic Security Policy Dialogue (SSPD) at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. on 7 Nov (Singapore Time).

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering a speech at the Total Defence Awards (TDA) Dinner 2025.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: Be a Defender and Not a Bystander in Keeping Singapore Strong

6 November 2025 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing was the Guest of Honour at the annual Total Defence Awards 2025 held at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel this evening.

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad attends the 21st Manama Dialogue in Bahrain

2 November 2025 | Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad attended the 21st Manama Dialogue in Bahrain from 31 October to 2 November 2025.

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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.

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.

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