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27 July 2026

Fact Sheet: Singapore-Australia Industrial Base Resiliency Arrangement

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27 July 2026

Signing of Industrial Base Resiliency Arrangement Deepens Defence Relations between Singapore and Australia

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Defence Richard Marles at the 15th meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee (SAJMC) in Adelaide, Australia, today.

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Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from left), Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (second from left), and Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Dr Tan See Leng (first from left) attended the 15th meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee at Adelaide, Australia.

27 July 2026

Remarks by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing at 15th Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee Joint Press Conference at Commonwealth Parliament Office, Adelaide

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25 July 2026

Singapore's Defence is a Shared Responsibility — And More are Answering the Call

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing hosted the inaugural SG Defence Volunteer Appreciation Function today, bringing together volunteers from SG Defence and the MINDEF Boards and Committees, to recognise their contributions to Singapore's defence.

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering opening remarks at the SG Defence Volunteer Appreciation Function.

23 July 2026

Launch of the Singapore Navy’s Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, at the ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.

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The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, was launched at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.

23 July 2026

Singapore and Malaysian Air Forces Successfully Concluded Annual Bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) successfully wrapped up the eighth edition of the annual bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) MALSING, held from 17 to 23 Jul 2026 at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.

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Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)’s Exercise Director, Lt.Col. Abdul Hadi bin Jamal Abd Nasir, CO No.10 Squadron and Colonel Shamsul Shahreen bin Isa, RMAF Director of A7 Air Operations Command Headquarters, alongside RSAF’s Exercise Director, LTC Yeo Bing Lin, CO 125 SQN during the Opening Ceremony for SAREX MALSING 2026. (Credit: RMAF)

23 July 2026

Transcript of Speech by Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, at the Launch Ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy's 2nd Multi-Role Combat Vessel, Valour, 23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong Visits Indonesia to Co-Chair the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting

Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong is in Jakarta, Indonesia for his introductory visit and to co-chair the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee (DCC) meeting with Secretary-General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (KEMHAN) Lieutenant General (LG) Tri Budi Utomo, from 21 to 23 July 2026.

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Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong co-chaired the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee (DCC) meeting with Secretary-General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (KEMHAN) Lieutenant General (LG) Tri Budi Utomo.

21 July 2026

202 Appointed as Senior Military Experts

Minister of State for Defence, Mr Desmond Choo officiated at the 31st Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony at Temasek Club this evening.

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Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo delivering his speech at the 31st Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony (SMEAC).

21 July 2026

Speech by Minister of State for Defence, Mr Desmond Choo at the 31/26 SAF Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony on 21 July 2026 at Temasek Club

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