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Ministry of Defence

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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.

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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.

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

24 March 2026

MHA-MINDEF Joint Statement on Social Media Posts of an Individual Who Encouraged Volunteering With Sar-El

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) have recently become aware of social media posts that referred to content from a blog that was posted sometime in 2018 or 2019, which encouraged volunteering with Sar-El.

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20 March 2026

Singapore and German Armies Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Bilateral Training in Oberlausitz, Germany

Exercise Panzer Strike is an armour training and live-firing exercise conducted by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) annually over two separate training frames in the Oberlausitz Military Training Area (OMTA), Germany.

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The Singapore Army’s Chief of Staff, General Staff (COS-GS), Brigadier-General (BG) Wong Shi Ming (right) engaging service personnel from 48th Battalion, Singapore Armoured Regiment (48 SAR) during his visit to Exercise Panzer Strike, in the Oberlausitz Military Training Area, Germany.

20 March 2026

MINDEF-MHA Joint Press Statement on Amos Yee Pang Sang

Mr Amos Yee Pang Sang was arrested by Central Manpower Base (CMPB) Enlistment Inspectors at Changi Airport upon his return to Singapore on 20 March 2026.

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19 March 2026

Media Reply on US Navy Ships in Singapore

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18 March 2026

Singapore, Thailand and the United States Participate in 32nd Edition of Exercise Cope Tiger

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) are participating in the 32nd edition of Exercise Cope Tiger.

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Exercise Cope Tiger (XCT) 2026 participants from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), and United States Air Force (USAF) planning for a mission.

17 March 2026

Speech by Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at Singapore World Water Day 2026 on 17 March 2026

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14 March 2026

253 Cadets Commissioned as SAF Officers

Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

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Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, reviewing the contingents at the 140th Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade this evening.

14 March 2026

Speech by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Defence, at the 140/25 Officer Cadet Course Commissioning Parade on 14 Mar 2026 at SAFTI MI

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