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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Ships from participating navies, including the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s RSS Intrepid, sailing in formation during Exercise Kakadu 2026.

Singapore Navy Enhances Interoperability in Multilateral Exercise Kakadu

1 April 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) Formidable-class frigate RSS Intrepid participated in the multilateral Exercise Kakadu.

Deputy Commander MARSEC Command RSN, Colonel Bertram Ang (front row, 3rd from right) and Commander of Sea Security Task Force, First Fleet Command TNI AL First Admiral Dedi Komarudin (front row, 3rd from left) with exercise Key Appointment Holders from both navies at the opening ceremony.

Singapore and Indonesian Navies Conclude Exercise Joint Minex Pandu

1 April 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) concluded Exercise Joint Minex Pandu today.

US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral (ADM) Daryl Caudle (left) calling on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) earlier today.

United States Chief of Naval Operations Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

26 March 2026 | The United States Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral (ADM) Daryl Caudle called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence this morning.

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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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