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-in-Chief of Royal Thai Navy Admiral (ADM) Pairote Fuangchan (centre) was presented the Meritorious Service Medal (Military) by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (left) at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) earlier today.

Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Navy Receives Prestigious Military Award

8 September 2026 | The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Admiral (ADM) Pairote Fuangchan was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) also known as the Meritorious Service Medal (Military) [MSM(M)], by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

A member of the Singapore Army in a small group discussion with his counterparts during the Joint Staff Exercise segment of Exercise Super Garuda Shield (XSGS).

SAF Strengthens International Partnerships at Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2026

7 September 2026 | The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is in Indonesia from 31 August to 11 September 2026 to participate in the 5th edition of Exercise Super Garuda Shield (XSGS) 2026.

Deputy Fleet Commander of the Republic of Singapore Navy, Colonel (COL) Ng Yen Meng (front row, third from left) and People's Liberation Army (Navy) Deputy Chief of Staff of Southern Theatre Command Navy, Rear Admiral Xia Ziming (front row, third from right) co-officiated the Opening Ceremony of Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) 2026.

The Republic of Singapore Navy and People’s Liberation Army (Navy) Commence Bilateral Maritime Exercise

5 September 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is in Zhanjiang, China from 5 to 9 September 2026 to participate in bilateral Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) with the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) [PLA Navy].

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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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