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14 June 2026

The RSAF Clinches Three Awards in Large-Scale Air Combat Exercise Red Flag – Alaska

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has concluded its participation in the multilateral large-scale air combat exercise, Exercise Red Flag – Alaska.

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The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SGs at Exercise Red Flag - Alaska, hosted by the United States Air Force (USAF).

13 June 2026

Speech by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Ms Grace Fu, at the 141/25 Officer Cadet Course Commissioning Parade on 13 Jun 2026 at SAFTI MI

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13 June 2026

398 Cadets Commissioned as SAF Officers

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Ms Grace Fu reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

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Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Ms Grace Fu reviewing the contingents at the 141st Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade this evening.

11 June 2026

Speech by Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad at the Brainhack Awards Ceremony on 11 Jun 2026

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31 May 2026

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

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. 

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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.

31 May 2026

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

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 Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, and Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

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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.

31 May 2026

Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at the 6th Plenary Session on “Evolving Security Partnerships in a Fragmenting World” at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue on 31 May 2026

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31 May 2026

FPDA Defence Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Five Power Defence Arrangements

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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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.

30 May 2026

17 Countries Launch GUIDE Framework for Cross-Regional Defence Cooperation on Critical Underwater Infrastructure

17 countries across the Europe, Middle East, Oceania and Southeast Asia regions came together to launch the “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) today.

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing (centre) alongside Ministers and representatives from 16 partner countries during the launch of the Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges.

30 May 2026

Ministers Agree on Importance of Credible Partnerships to Secure Global Peace

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing hosted 31 visiting Ministers and their representatives to a Roundtable-discussion today, in conjunction with the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD).

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing hosting Ministers and their representatives to a Ministerial Roundtable during the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.