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Ministry of Defence

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27 January 2026

Senior Minister of State for Defence Visits Exercise Thunder Warrior, Reaffirms Close Defence Relations Between Singapore and New Zealand

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad visited the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) troops participating in Exercise Thunder Warrior (XTW) in New Zealand today.

News Releases

Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad interacting with soldiers at Exercise Thunder Warrior.

24 January 2026

Media Reply to Queries on AsiaTimes Article on 19 Jan

Replies To Media Query

22 January 2026

Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

The Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) Admiral (ADM) Samuel Paparo called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing this morning at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

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Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command Admiral (ADM) Samuel Paparo (left) calling on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) earlier today.

21 January 2026

Speech by Minister of State for Defence, Mr Desmond Choo for the 30/26 SAF Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony on 21 January 2026

Speeches

21 January 2026

234 Appointed as Senior Military Experts

Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo officiated at the 30th Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony at SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

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Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo delivering his speech at the 30th Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony (SMEAC).

20 January 2026

Speech by Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the 14th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting Special Address on 19 Jan 2026

Speeches

20 January 2026

Chan Chun Sing: Constructive Dialogue and Decisive Action Critical Amidst Turbulence

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing delivered the special address at the 14th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) Sherpa Meeting yesterday.

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing delivered the Special Address at the 14th Sherpa Meeting yesterday evening.

15 January 2026

Fact Sheet: Exercise SG Ready 2026

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15 January 2026

Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General (GEN) Ukris Boontanondha called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.

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Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General (GEN) Ukris Boontanondha (left) calling on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) earlier today.

14 January 2026

Singapore and Thai Armies Conclude 25th Edition of Exercise Kocha Singa

Exercise Kocha Singa was successfully conducted by the Singapore Army and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) in Singapore from 8 to 14 January 2026.

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