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9 April 2026

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong Visits 6th Singapore Division/Headquarters Sense & Strike’s Integrated Training

Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong visited the 6th Singapore Division/Headquarters Sense & Strike (6 Div/HQ SS) of the Singapore Army this morning.

News Releases

Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong receiving a brief by soldiers participating in the Division's Advance Competency Training.

8 April 2026

Oral Reply by Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad on External Mental Health Support for NSFs with Psychosocial Stressors on 8 Apr 2026

In addition to the SAF's mental health support systems, the SAF has measures to support NSFs who face psychosocial stressors that may impact their mental health, and collaborates with partners on additional avenues of support where appropriate.

Parliamentary Statements

7 April 2026

Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on Time Management and Training Effectiveness During ICT on 7 Apr 2026

The SAF ensures adequate time for the safe and effective preparation and conduct of the activities as well as sufficient rest and recuperation across different phases, while seeking to minimise the overall time imposition on the NSmen.

Parliamentary Statements

7 April 2026

Oral Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on Recognising the Contributions of SAF Personnel Involved in Recent Repatriation Efforts on 7 Apr 2026

The SAF has a framework to recognise all our units and personnel who have participated in operations. The SAF remains ready to execute our missions in service of our country and people.

Parliamentary Statements

2 April 2026

Media Reply on Acquisition of the M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead Pods

Replies To Media Query

2 April 2026

SAF Successfully Disposes of World War II Unexploded Ordnance along Tanah Merah Coast Road

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives Defence Group (CBRE DG) has successfully disposed of a World War II-era unexploded ordnance (UXO) at Tanah Merah Coast Road in the early hours of 2 April 2026.

News Releases

The unexploded ordnance (UXO) assessed to be a World War II aerial bomb.

1 April 2026

Singapore Navy Enhances Interoperability in Multilateral Exercise Kakadu

The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) Formidable-class frigate RSS Intrepid participated in the multilateral Exercise Kakadu.

News Releases

Ships from participating navies, including the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s RSS Intrepid, sailing in formation during Exercise Kakadu 2026.

1 April 2026

Singapore and Indonesian Navies Conclude Exercise Joint Minex Pandu

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) concluded Exercise Joint Minex Pandu today.

News Releases

Deputy Commander MARSEC Command RSN, Colonel Bertram Ang (front row, 3rd from right) and Commander of Sea Security Task Force, First Fleet Command TNI AL First Admiral Dedi Komarudin (front row, 3rd from left) with exercise Key Appointment Holders from both navies at the opening ceremony.

26 March 2026

United States Chief of Naval Operations Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

The United States Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral (ADM) Daryl Caudle called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence this morning.

News Releases

US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral (ADM) Daryl Caudle (left) calling on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) earlier today.

24 March 2026

Singapore and Germany to Step Up Defence Cooperation

German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius is in Singapore from 23 to 25 March 2026 for an official visit.

News Releases

German Federal Minister for Defence Boris Pistorius (left) called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right).