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MINDEF’s Reply to ST’s Forum Letter: "MINDEF should pay artistes for their work"

Change in Chief Executive of Defence Science and Technology Agency

Mr Roy Chan Hsiung Wei will succeed Mr Ng Chad-Son as the Chief Executive (CE) of the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) on 1 September 2026.

RSN Participates in Largest Edition of Multinational Naval Exercise RIMPAC 2026

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s Formidable-class frigate RSS Steadfast is participating in high-end naval warfare training alongside other navies at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026.

Fact Sheet: Singapore-Australia Industrial Base Resiliency Arrangement

Remarks by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing at the 15th Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee Joint Press Conference at Commonwealth Parliament Office, Adelaide

Signing of Industrial Base Resiliency Arrangement Deepens Defence Relations between Singapore and Australia

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Defence Richard Marles at the 15th meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee (SAJMC) in Adelaide, Australia, today.

Singapore's Defence is a Shared Responsibility — And More are Answering the Call

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing hosted the inaugural SG Defence Volunteer Appreciation Function today, bringing together volunteers from SG Defence and the MINDEF Boards and Committees, to recognise their contributions to Singapore's defence.

Transcript of Speech by Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, at the Launch Ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy's 2nd Multi-Role Combat Vessel, Valour, 23 July 2026

Launch of the Singapore Navy’s Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, at the ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.

Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong Visits Indonesia to Co-Chair the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting

Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong is in Jakarta, Indonesia for his introductory visit and to co-chair the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee (DCC) meeting with Secretary-General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (KEMHAN) Lieutenant General (LG) Tri Budi Utomo, from 21 to 23 July 2026.