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Ministry of Defence

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13 April 2026

Medical Classification System Refreshed to Better Deploy National Servicemen

The way national servicemen are medically classified has been refreshed to better align with the evolving operational needs of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Home Team (HT).

News Releases

Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, observing a pre-enlistee undergo a Pre-Enlistment Functional Test (PEFT) in the Physiotherapy Centre at the Regional Health Hub (RHH).

13 April 2026

Infographic: Refreshed Medical Classification System

Others

Refreshed Medical Classification System

13 April 2026

Fact Sheet: Medical Classification System Refresh

Others

11 April 2026

Speech by Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad at the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition Awards Ceremony on 11 April 2026

Speeches

10 April 2026

Media Reply on Nametags for SAF Uniforms

Replies To Media Query

10 April 2026

Third Invincible-Class Submarine Returns to Singapore

The homecoming ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) Invincible-class submarine, Illustrious, was held yesterday at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base.

News Releases

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s Invincible-class submarine, Illustrious, sailing into RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base.

9 April 2026

Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces General (GEN) Datuk Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman called on Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.

News Releases

Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces General (GEN) Datuk Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman (left) called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing (right) at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this morning.

9 April 2026

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong Visits 6th Singapore Division/Headquarters Sense & Strike’s Integrated Training

Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong visited the 6th Singapore Division/Headquarters Sense & Strike (6 Div/HQ SS) of the Singapore Army this morning.

News Releases

Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong receiving a brief by soldiers participating in the Division's Advanced Competency Training.

8 April 2026

Oral Reply by Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad on External Mental Health Support for NSFs with Psychosocial Stressors on 8 Apr 2026

In addition to the SAF's mental health support systems, the SAF has measures to support NSFs who face psychosocial stressors that may impact their mental health, and collaborates with partners on additional avenues of support where appropriate.

Parliamentary Statements

7 April 2026

Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on Time Management and Training Effectiveness During ICT on 7 Apr 2026

The SAF ensures adequate time for the safe and effective preparation and conduct of the activities as well as sufficient rest and recuperation across different phases, while seeking to minimise the overall time imposition on the NSmen.

Parliamentary Statements