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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Lieutenant General (LTG) Adul Boonthumjaroen (left) calling on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right).

Thailand’s Minister of Defence Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

28 May 2026 | Thailand’s Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General (LTG) Adul Boonthumjaroen, is conducting his introductory visit to Singapore from 28 to 31 May 2026.

Singapore To Host 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

28 May 2026 | Singapore will host the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) from 29 May to 31 May 2026.

Ships from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) manoeuvring in formation during the sea phase of Exercise Singsiam 2026.

Singapore and Thailand Navies Successfully Conclude 22nd Edition of Exercise Singsiam, Marked 45th Anniversary of Exercise

26 May 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) concluded the 22nd edition of Exercise Singsiam earlier today.

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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.

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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