Minister for Defence to make working visit to Indonesia

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing will make a working visit to Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 15 July 2026.

During the visit, Mr Chan will jointly launch the Indonesia-Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni initiative with Indonesian Defence Minister General (Hon)(Rtd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral (VADM) Aaron Beng and Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia General Agus Subiyanto will also participate in the launch as co-Presidents of the alumni. The Alumni brings together officers from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Indonesian National Defence Forces (TNI) who have worked together or completed a study stint in Singapore and Indonesia respectively, to maintain their personal relationships forged through shared experiences, and support the bilateral defence relationship between both countries.

Mr Chan will also attend the SAF Day Reception and meet other leaders in the Indonesian government. Mr Chan's visit underscores the strong and longstanding defence ties between Singapore and Indonesia.