Parliamentary Statements
Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on Indonesia's Acquisition of Khan Ballistic Missile
6 March 2026
The SAF continuously monitors developments that can impact Singapore’s security, including emerging technologies. The SAF has and will continue to build up our defence capabilities ahead of time.
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence given that Indonesia has acquired the Khan ballistic missile from Türkiye, the first ballistic missile procurement in Southeast Asia besides Vietnam (a) what is the Ministry's assessment of this development's implications for regional security; (b) whether Singapore's defence capabilities are adequate against both ballistic missile threats and the threat environment driving such acquisitions; and (c) if so, on what basis.
Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing:
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) continuously monitors developments that can impact Singapore’s security, including emerging technologies.
Ballistic missiles have been around for many years, both within and beyond the Asian region.
The SAF has and will continue to build up our defence capabilities ahead of time.