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15 September 2025

MINDEF's Addendum to the President's Address

Parliamentary Statements

14 September 2025

Minister Chan Chun Sing to Make Introductory Visit to China and Attend 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum

Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing will make his introductory visit to China from 15 to 18 September 2025.

News Releases

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13 September 2025

260 Commissioned as SAF Officers

260 Commissioned as SAF Officers at the Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade earlier this evening, with Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan as the Reviewing Officer.

News Releases

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan reviewing the contingents at the 138th Officer Cadet Commissioning P

13 September 2025

Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, at the 138/24 Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade, 13 Sep 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, spoke at the 138/24 Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade on 13 Sep 2025 as a Reviewing Officer.

Speeches

13 September 2025

Exercise Forging Sabre 2025 Showcases the SAF’s Adaptability and Hones Multi-level Integration: Mr Chan Chun Sing

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing visited Exercise Forging Sabre 2025 (XFS 25) in Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, on 13 September (Singapore time).

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12 September 2025

Infographic: Manned-Unmanned Integration for SAF strike operations

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12 September 2025

Minister for Defence Reaffirms Commitment to Acquiring 20 F-35 Fighter Aircraft; Singapore’s First F-35 On Track for Delivery in End-2026

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing visited Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas on 12 September (Singapore time), where Singapore’s F-35 fighter aircraft are being built.

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing visited Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas on 12 Sep

10 September 2025

Fact Sheet: Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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10 September 2025

Minister for Defence and US Secretary of War Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Defence Cooperation

Minister Chan and Secretary Hegseth reaffirmed the excellent and longstanding bilateral defence relationship, and mutually beneficial partnership between Singapore and the US.

News Releases

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing (left) was received by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth before being greeted by a

9 September 2025

Strong Relations Forged as Singapore and Indonesia Conclude Exercise Chandrapura in Indonesia

The SAF 1st Commando Battalion and the TNI Special Forces Command successfully concluded the 31st edition of Exercise Chandrapura in Indonesia, forging strong relations.

News Releases

SAF's Head of General Staff, HQ Commandos, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kok Yi Long (left) and TNI’s Expert Staff in KOPASSU