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26 April 2026

Mr Chan Chun Sing to make official visit to Thailand

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing will be making a working visit to Thailand from 26 to 28 Apr 2026.

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25 April 2026

Digital and Intelligence Service Concludes Participation in Multinational Exercise Locked Shields 2026

The Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) participated in Exercise Locked Shields (XLS) 2026, an annual multinational live-fire cyber defence exercise conducted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).

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The joint Latvia-Singapore team participating in Exercise Locked Shields 2026, a multinational cyber defence exercise.

21 April 2026

Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at the First Plenary Session on "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for ASEAN Security" at the 8th Putrajaya Forum on 21 April 2026

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21 April 2026

Chan Chun Sing: Technology Key to Keeping ASEAN Airspace and Waters Safe, Open and Efficient

Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 20 to 21 April 2026 to attend the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference and 8th Putrajaya Forum.

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Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering his speech at the 8th Putrajaya Forum, held concurrently with the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) in Kuala Lumpur.

19 April 2026

Minister for Defence to Visit Kuala Lumpur for the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference and Speak at the 8th Putrajaya Forum

Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing will be in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 20 to 21 April 2026 to attend the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) and 8th Putrajaya Forum.

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19 April 2026

Speech by Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at Keep Singapore Clean 2026 Launch on 19 April 2026

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15 April 2026

Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) First Admiral (FADM) Sahibul Bahari Bin Haji Zainal Abidin called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.

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Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, First Admiral (FADM) Sahibul Bahari Bin Haji Zainal Abidin (left) called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) earlier today.

13 April 2026

Medical Classification System Refreshed to Better Deploy National Servicemen

The way national servicemen are medically classified has been refreshed to better align with the evolving operational needs of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Home Team (HT).

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Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, observing a pre-enlistee undergo a Pre-Enlistment Functional Test (PEFT) in the Physiotherapy Centre at the Regional Health Hub (RHH).

13 April 2026

Infographic: Refreshed Medical Classification System

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Refreshed Medical Classification System

13 April 2026

Fact Sheet: Medical Classification System Refresh

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