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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Republic of Korea Minister of National Defence Ahn Gyu-back met with Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.Republic of Korea Minister of National Defence Ahn Gyu-back met with Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

Minister for Defence Reinforces Defence Ties with Counterparts on Third Day of 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

31 May 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing met his counterparts on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), including Defence Ministers and representatives from the Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia, Japan, and Germany.

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing speaking at the sixth plenary session titled “Evolving Security Partnerships in a Fragmenting World”, at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue earlier today.

Mr Chan: The Need for Flexible, Issue-based Partnerships to address Evolving Conflicts

31 May 2026 | Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing spoke at the sixth plenary of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) today on the topic "Evolving Security Partnerships In a Fragmenting World", alongside NATO Chair of the Military Commission Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, and Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing (centre) in a group photo with Defence Ministers of the Five Power Defence Arrangements at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

FPDA Defence Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Five Power Defence Arrangements

31 May 2026 Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing hosted breakfast today for the FPDA Defence Ministers on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

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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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