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6 November 2026

Digital and Intelligence Service Inaugurates Training Command to Strengthen Training and Professional Development

The Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) inaugurated the DIS Training Command (DTCOM) today.

6 November 2026

Fact Sheet: Digital and Intelligence Service Training Command

6 November 2026

Speech by Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at The Defence Technology Prize Award Ceremony 2026 on 6 Nov 2026 at DSO National Laboratories

6 November 2026

Defence Engineers and Scientists Honoured for Excellence and Innovation in Defence Technology

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing presented the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) to one individual and three teams at the DTP Award Ceremony held at DSO National Laboratories this afternoon.

6 November 2026

Fact Sheet for Defence Tech Prize 2026 Award Ceremony

5 November 2026

Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Vietnam Vice Minister of National Defence Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

General (GEN) Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Vietnam Vice Minister of National Defence, called on Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing this morning after inspecting a Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)

5 November 2026

Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on 4 Nov 2026 to Parliamentary Question on Synergies Between Cyber and Digital Work-learn Schemes, and IMDA'S Bridge2Tech Internships

While the DIS’s Cyber and Digital WLS and IMDA's Bridge2Tech initiative serve different purposes, they contribute to the broader national effort to develop Singapore's cyber and tech talent. There are currently no direct interactions between the two programmes.

5 November 2026

Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on 4 Nov 2026 to Parliamentary Question on Training Limits & Haze Protocols for Service Personnel

We take into account national guidelines and medical advice to ensure that training continues to be conducted. In ‘Unhealthy’ or ‘Very Unhealthy’ conditions, we moderate prolonged or strenuous outdoor training by adjusting intensity and duration of activities. Should haze conditions reach hazardous levels, the SAF will cancel all non-essential outdoor activities.

4 November 2026

The Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Indonesian Air Force Conclude Inaugural Patkor Indopura 2026

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) have conducted the first joint fighter air patrol from 3 to 4 November 2026 as part of the inaugural Patkor Indopura.

4 November 2026

Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on 3 Nov 2026 to Parliamentary Question on Measures To Enhance Welfare & Safety During BMT

MINDEF/SAF has an established system to support recruits in their transition from civilian to military life. This starts with the pre-enlistment medical examination, which includes screening for mental health conditions. Upon enlistment, recruits undergo a progressive BMT curriculum, complemented by activities to foster social bonds and equip them with skills to adjust to the physical and mental demands of BMT.