Fact Sheet: List of Events for Exercise SG Ready 2026

Event and Details

Location, Date and Time

1

Simulated Disruption of E-Services

Several participating organisations will simulate a disruption of e-services by putting non-emergency apps on maintenance mode for one hour on 1 February at 1500hrs. These partners will also carry messages to remind users of the need to be ready for such disruptions, with a link to MDDI and IMDA’s “What to Do in a Digital Connectivity Disruption” guide. During this time, the community and business organisations will take the opportunity to strengthen their business continuity plans for such situations.

The apps and websites that will be placed on maintenance mode for 1 hour are BudgetMealsGoWhere, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants App and Website, OneNS app, Singapore Institute of Directors Website, and Workpal.

1 Feb 2026

2

Switching off Façade Lights by Buildings

35 buildings such as those on the premises of the National University of Singapore, National Gallery Singapore and Marina Square will switch off their façade lights to simulate a prolonged power disruption on 1 February 2026.

Please refer to the Exercise SG Ready website (https://go.gov.sg/exercisesgready) for the list of participating buildings.”

Various Locations
1 Feb 2026, 7pm to 7am

3

Table-Top Exercises for Business and Community Organisations

On 2 February 2026, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and companies such as Mapletree will organise a TD tabletop exercise (TTX) for participating businesses to strengthen their preparedness for potential operational disruptions. On the same day, Quantedge Capital and Amova Asset Management will also jointly organise a sector-focused TTX, bringing together senior leadership from established investment management companies with operations in Singapore to discuss responses to prolonged power disruptions and disrupted digital connectivity. 

2 Feb 2026

4

Singapore University of Social Sciences Total Defence Programme

Student clubs from the Singapore University of Social Sciences will be conducting a Ground Disruption exercise to test their response plans and build practical capabilities. In preparation for the exercise, students held a geopolitical and disruption dialogue session on 26 January 2026 and a TD table-top exercise on 30 January 2026. This approach demonstrated how institutes of higher learning are integrating TD into student engagement whilst building practical response capabilities in a structured manner.

Singapore University of Social Sciences

9 Feb 2026

5

Total Defence Commemoration in MOE Schools

As part of TD Day commemoration, schools at the primary, secondary and pre-university levels have been invited to participate in Exercise SG Ready by simulating power and/or digital connectivity disruptions on their premises, in line with this year’s exercise scenario. Schools may conduct the activities from 2 to 13 Feb and tap on resources developed by MOE to engage students in discussing their role in Total Defence and the importance of resilience when facing such disruptions. For instance, Jurong Pioneer Junior College will conduct a student-led TD role-play experience on 13 February 2026.

13 Feb 2026

6

Singapore Red Cross Society Psychological First Aid

The Singapore Red Cross Society offers Psychological First Aid (PFA) courses that strengthen Singapore's psychological defence by training ordinary citizens to provide immediate psychological support during crises and emergencies. These courses equip Singaporeans with essential skills in recognising distress, offering appropriate comfort, and connecting affected individuals to professional resources. The Singapore Red Cross Society is running PFA courses from 4 to 5 February, as well as 25 to 26 February in support of Exercise SG Ready 2026. Members of the public can visit the Singapore Red Cross website for more information on the cost and availability.

4 to 5 Feb and 25 to 26 Feb 2026

7

Phishing Exercises for Businesses

For the second consecutive year, MINDEF/SAF is partnering Singapore Business Federation to conduct a phishing exercise for companies from sectors including manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade and construction. This exercise encourages businesses to strengthen their cyber resilience and review their business continuity plans in the face of potential cyberattacks and other disruptions.

1 to 15 Feb 2026

8

SAFRA Total Defence 2026
There will be a two-week programme for NSmen and their families, which will feature simulated disruption activities and TD commemoration programmes. Key highlights include full evacuation drills to test participants' preparedness for power outages and disrupted digital connectivity, as well as TD knowledge contests with prizes to engage and educate participants. For more information, visit the SAFRA website.

Various SAFRA Clubs

Until 15 Feb 2026

9

Defence Collective Singapore's Total Defence 2026

Programmes comprise two key components: school outreach initiatives and public programmes.

School Outreach:

To engage and inspire youth, a Travelling Exhibition will be held at participating Junior Colleges, Polytechnics, and ITEs. The exhibition encourages students to be active contributors to national resilience by showing how the everyday choices of every Singaporean strengthen our nation’s defence.

The Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) and Singapore Navy Museum (SNM) will also conduct scenario-based school programmes for students to highlight the relevance of TD in times of crisis and in daily life.

Public Programmes:

From 1 to 15 February 2026, SDC and SNM will offer a series of public programmes and activities that bring the TD message to a wider audience. These initiatives aim to deepen public understanding of how every Singaporean plays a vital role in building a strong and resilient nation.

1 to 15 Feb 2026