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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Singapore and Malaysian Air Forces Successfully Concluded Annual Bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise
23 July 2026 | The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) successfully wrapped up the eighth edition of the annual bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) MALSING, held from 17 to 23 Jul 2026 at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.
Launch of the Singapore Navy’s Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel
23 July 2026 | Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, at the ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.
Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong Visits Indonesia to Co-Chair the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting
23 July 2026 | Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong is in Jakarta, Indonesia for his introductory visit and to co-chair the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee (DCC) meeting with Secretary-General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (KEMHAN) Lieutenant General (LG) Tri Budi Utomo, from 21 to 23 July 2026.
SAF Day Parade 2026 Livestream
Join us on 1 July 2026 as we mark SAF Day. The parade will be live-streamed on MINDEF's Facebook and YouTube.
Our Defence Strategy
Defence Policy and Diplomacy
Singapore's defence policy is fundamentally based on the twin pillars of deterrence and diplomacy.
Counter Terrorism
Singapore is committed to the global fight against terror.
Defence Science and Technology
Technology is the force multiplier for the SAF.
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.
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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