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The Republic of Singapore Navy Successfully Concludes Exercise Maritime Cooperation with People’s Liberation Army (Navy)

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) [PLA (Navy)] concluded the fifth edition of Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) earlier today.

Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on SG Defence Volunteer Network on 9 Sep 2026

The SG Defence Volunteer Network was created to allow Singaporeans of all backgrounds and skill sets to augment the SAF’s operational capabilities and contribute to national defence. Such contributions complement, and do not replace paid engagements. MINDEF/SAF will continue to hire professional services where needed to support operations, capabilities, projects and events. As a whole, we aim to double the SG Defence Volunteer Network in the next three to five years.

Partnerships Key to Strengthening Defence Supply Chain Resilience: MOS Desmond Choo at the 15th Seoul Defense Dialogue

Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo is on a working visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) to attend the 15th Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) from 7 to 9 September 2026.

Speech by Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo at the Third Plenary “Defense Industrial Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain Resilience” at the 15th Seoul Defense Dialogue on 8 September 2026

Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Navy Receives Prestigious Military Award

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Admiral (ADM) Pairote Fuangchan was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) also known as the Meritorious Service Medal (Military) [MSM(M)], by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

SAF Strengthens International Partnerships at Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2026

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is in Indonesia from 31 August to 11 September 2026 to participate in the 5th edition of Exercise Super Garuda Shield (XSGS) 2026.

The Republic of Singapore Navy and People’s Liberation Army (Navy) Commence Bilateral Maritime Exercise

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is in Zhanjiang, China from 5 to 9 September 2026 to participate in bilateral Exercise Maritime Cooperation (XMC) with the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) [PLA Navy].

Fact Sheet: About the Security and Intelligence Division

Security and Intelligence Division Marks 60 Years of Safeguarding Singapore’s Security and Interests

The Security and Intelligence Division (SID), Singapore’s external intelligence agency, marked its 60th anniversary at a closed-door commemoration event held on 4 September 2026.

Remarks by Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad at the Launch of the European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore’s Strategic Security and Aerospace Committee on 4 September 2026