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, Thailand and the United States Participate in 32nd Edition of Exercise Cope Tiger
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) are participating in the 32nd edition of Exercise Cope Tiger.
253 Cadets Commissioned as SAF Officers
14 March 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.
The SAF Successfully Completes Repatriation Operations of Singaporeans from the Middle East
13 March 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed to bring Singaporeans back from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has arrived in Singapore at 0559 hrs.
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.
