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

Minister for Defence in Germany to Speak at the 62nd Munich Security Conference

12 February 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing will be in Munich, Germany from 13 to 15 February 2026 (Singapore Time) to attend the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC).

Singapore’s Digital and Intelligence Service Participates in Multilateral Cyber Defence Exercise

11 February 2026 | The Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) participated in the fifth edition of Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM), a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association.

Perpetrator of Bomb Threat at PLAB Arrested

09 February 2026 | Investigations have identified a 22-year-old Full-Time National Serviceman (NSF), who was working in Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB), as the suspected perpetrator of the false bomb threat at PLAB on 23 Jan 2026.

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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.

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.

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