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Singapore and Indonesia Launch Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni Initiative, Reaffirm Strong and Long-standing Bilateral Defence Relations

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing and Indonesian Defence Minister General (Hon)(Rtd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin jointly launched the Indonesia–Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni initiative earlier today as co-founders of the Alumni, alongside the co-Presidents Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral (VADM) Aaron Beng and Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia General Agus Subiyanto.

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Fact Sheet: Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni (Persahan) Initiative

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Speech by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing at the SAF Day Reception on 14 July 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta, Indonesia

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39 SAF Personnel Honoured for their Contributions to Overseas Operations

Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing presented the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Overseas Service Medal (OSM) to SAF personnel at a ceremony held at the Central Manpower Base this afternoon.

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Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at the Overseas Service Medal Presentation Ceremony on 13 Jul 2026

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Minister for Defence to make working visit to Indonesia

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing will make a working visit to Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 15 July 2026.

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President Tharman Shanmugaratnam Thanks MINDEF and SAF Personnel for Their Contributions to Singapore’s Defence

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted over 450 personnel from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to a reception at MINDEF this evening.

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Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on Extending SAF Driver Training and Civilian Licensing to National Servicemen on 7 Jul 2026

Given the different requirements and operating environments compared to general motoring on public roads, a set of conversion criteria for civilian driving licence is necessary. This includes fulfilling the requisite driving mileage and safety standards, and possessing good disciplinary records.

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Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on Military Operational Security Risk From Fitness Tracking App Data, and Usage Guideline and Safeguards for Servicemen on 7 Jul 2026

MINDEF or SAF has in place a tiered security management plan that governs the use of personal electronic devices and digital applications within our camps and bases through clearly demarcated zones, and during sensitive operations and trainings.

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Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on Deferment of In-Camp Training For NSmen Who Attend Institutes of Higher Learning Due To Internship Opportunities on 7 Jul 2026

MINDEF has worked with Autonomous Universities (AUs) to establish arrangements that minimise disruption to National Servicemen (NSmen) who are pursuing full-time studies up to the undergraduate level, while meeting the SAF’s operational and training needs.

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