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Ministry of Defence

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Find the latest MINDEF/SAF News Releases, Speeches, and Statements here.

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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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14 March 2026

Speech by Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at the Singapore Kwangtung Hui Kuan 40th Management Committee Installation Ceremony and Lunar New Year Luncheon on 14 March 2026

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13 March 2026

The SAF Successfully Completes Repatriation Operations of Singaporeans from the Middle East

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed to bring Singaporeans back from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has arrived in Singapore at 0559 hrs.

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The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft taking off from Changi Air Base (East) on 12 March 2026.

11 March 2026

MFA-MINDEF Joint Press Statement: Singapore to Deploy RSAF A330 MRTT for Second Flight to Support Repatriation of Singaporeans in the Middle East

The Singapore Government will deploy a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for a second flight to assist the departure of Singaporeans from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 12 March 2026.

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