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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Chief of Digital and Intelligence Service Major-General (MG) Lee Yi-Jin delivering his speech at the Digital and Intelligence Service Training Command (DTCOM) Inauguration Ceremony.

Digital and Intelligence Service Inaugurates Training Command to Strengthen Training and Professional Development

6 November 2026 | The Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) inaugurated the DIS Training Command (DTCOM) today.

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering the keynote address at the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) 2026 Awards Ceremony at the DSO National Laboratories this afternoon.

Defence Engineers and Scientists Honoured for Excellence and Innovation in Defence Technology

6 November 2026 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing presented the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) to one individual and three teams at the DTP Award Ceremony held at DSO National Laboratories this afternoon.

Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, General Nguyen Tan Cuong (left), calling on Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (right) at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Vietnam Vice Minister of National Defence Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

5 November 2026 | General (GEN) Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Vietnam Vice Minister of National Defence, called on Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing this morning after inspecting a Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

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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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