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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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Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, First Admiral (FADM) Sahibul Bahari Bin Haji Zainal Abidin (left) called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) earlier today.

Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

15 April 2026 | Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) First Admiral (FADM) Sahibul Bahari Bin Haji Zainal Abidin called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.

Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, observing a pre-enlistee undergo a Pre-Enlistment Functional Test (PEFT) in the Physiotherapy Centre at the Regional Health Hub (RHH).

Medical Classification System Refreshed to Better Deploy National Servicemen

13 April 2026 | The way national servicemen are medically classified has been refreshed to better align with the evolving operational needs of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Home Team (HT).

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s Invincible-class submarine, Illustrious, sailing into RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base.

Third Invincible-Class Submarine Returns to Singapore

10 April 2026 | The homecoming ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) Invincible-class submarine, Illustrious, was held yesterday at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base.

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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.

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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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