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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Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah inspecting the parade contingent at the Joint Parade, comprising of personnel from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

Singapore and Brunei Darussalam Celebrate Golden Jubilee of Defence Relations at Joint Parade

10 October 2026 | The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) commemorated the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Brunei Darussalam defence relations with the Joint Parade (JP) at Muara Naval Base, Brunei Darussalam, today.

Personnel from the Singapore Army participating in indoor live-firing training at the Multi-Mission Range Complex.

The SAF Adjusts Activities According to Haze Situation

9 October 2026 | The health and safety of our service personnel are of paramount importance to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) while ensuring operational readiness to safeguard Singapore.

Personnel from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) carrying out Maritime Explosive Ordnance Disposal response procedures during Exercise Pelican.

Singapore and Brunei Navies Strengthen Maritime Cooperation at Exercise Pelican 2026

8 October 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) have concluded the 44th edition of Exercise Pelican – the flagship bilateral exercise between both navies.

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Our Defence Strategy

Defence Minister Mr Chan Chun Seng addressing delegates during a plenary session at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue.

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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