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
Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore, Reaffirms Singapore-Brunei Bilateral Defence Relations
29 April 2026 | Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF), Brigadier General (BG) Aldi bin Haji Hassan is making his introductory visit to Singapore from 27 to 30 April 2026.
Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore
29 April 2026 | Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) General (GEN) Ronald P. Clark called on Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) yesterday.
Singapore and Thailand Reaffirm Close and Long-standing Bilateral Defence Relations
27 April 2026 | Earlier today, Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing called on Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mr Anutin Charnvirakul at the Government House.
Mr Chan Chun Sing to make official visit to Thailand
26 April 2026 | Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing will be making a working visit to Thailand from 26 to 28 Apr 2026.
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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