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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Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General (GEN) Phan Van Giang met with Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing this evening on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

Minister for Defence Strengthens Defence Ties with Counterparts on First Day of 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

29 May 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing met his counterparts on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) today, including Defence Ministers and representatives from Vietnam and Indonesia.

French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin (left) called on Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong (right) at the Istana today, on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. Credit: MDDI

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Reaffirms Strong Ties During Call on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

29 May 2026 | French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin is in Singapore to attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called on Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong at the Istana this afternoon, on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. Credit: MDDI

US Secretary of War Reaffirms Strong Ties During Call with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

29 May 2026 | United States (US) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is in Singapore to attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD).

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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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