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Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman (left) exchanging a token of appreciation

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Meets with UAE Leaders on the Sidelines of International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2019

News Releases | 17 Feb 2019

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman visited Abu Dhabi from 15 to 17 February 2019 to attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2019.

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen (left) with the President of the Kuwait National Security Bureau Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (right) on the sidelines of the 55th Munich Security Conference.

Defence Minister Ng Reaffirms Warm Defence Ties with Counterparts at 55th Munich Security Conference

News Releases | 17 Feb 2019

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen met President of the Kuwait National Security Bureau Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah yesterday . They reaffirmed the warm and friendly defence ties between Singapore and Kuwait and discussed security developments in the Middle East.

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen speaking at the 11th Munich Young Leaders' Roundtable on the topic

Dr Ng Engages Young Leaders at 11th Munich Young Leaders Roundtable on Challenges Facing the Multilateral Order

News Releases | 17 Feb 2019

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen spoke at the 11th Munich Young Leaders (MYL) Roundtable this evening1 on the topic "The Dialectics of Modern Democracy: Challenges Facing the Multilateral Order".

Senior Minister of State for Defence Dr Mohamad Maliki bin Osman (second from left) speaking on the panel for the topic -

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs visits Abu Dhabi for International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2019

News Releases | 16 Feb 2019

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs visits Abu Dhabi for International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2019 Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman is in Abu Dhabi from 15 to 17 February 2019 to attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2019.

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen (left) with United States Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan (right) on the sidelines of the 55th Munich Security Conference.

Defence Minister Ng Meets Acting US Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan

News Releases | 16 Feb 2019

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen met the United States (US) Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan in a bilateral call earlier today on the sidelines of the 55th Munich Security Conference (MSC).

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Meets with UAE Leaders on the Sidelines of International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2019

News Releases | 17 Feb 2019

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman visited Abu Dhabi from 15 to 17 February 2019 to attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2019.

Defence Minister Ng Reaffirms Warm Defence Ties with Counterparts at 55th Munich Security Conference

News Releases | 17 Feb 2019

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen met President of the Kuwait National Security Bureau Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah yesterday . They reaffirmed the warm and friendly defence ties between Singapore and Kuwait and discussed security developments in the Middle East.

Dr Ng Engages Young Leaders at 11th Munich Young Leaders Roundtable on Challenges Facing the Multilateral Order

News Releases | 17 Feb 2019

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen spoke at the 11th Munich Young Leaders (MYL) Roundtable this evening1 on the topic "The Dialectics of Modern Democracy: Challenges Facing the Multilateral Order".

Our Defence Strategy

Defence Policy & Diplomacy

Singapore's defence policy is fundamentally based on the twin pillars of deterrence and diplomacy.

Counter Terrorism

Singapore is committed to the global fight against terror.

Defence Science & Technology

Technology is the force multiplier for the SAF.

Total Defence

The collective effort and resolve of everyone living in Singapore make up the total defence needed to keep our nation strong and sovereign.

3G SAF

The 3rd Generation SAF is a strong and integrated force that operates across a full spectrum of operations.

Cyber Defence

MINDEF/SAF seeks to establish a secure and stable cyber environment for MINDEF/SAF and Singapore.

Defence Policy & Diplomacy

Singapore's defence policy is fundamentally based on the twin pillars of deterrence and diplomacy.

Counter Terrorism

Singapore is committed to the global fight against terror.

Defence Science & Technology

Technology is the force multiplier for the SAF.

Safeguarding Singapore

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.

Security is a constant need, so that we can ensure our sovereignty and way of life.

- Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence.

Dr Ng Eng Hen,
Minister for Defence.

The SAF is the bedrock of Singapore's defence and security, respected as a credible and professional armed forces, and a source of pride and confidence for Singapore.

We anticipate and respond quickly to new security challenges through continuous innovation, and we advance our national interests through the conduct of a full spectrum of operations.

Our people are resilient in adversity, confident and forward looking, and committed to forging the unity and resilience of our nation to define our future and determine our way of life.

THE EARLY YEARS OF SAF

THE MISSION OF MINDEF

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Meets with UAE Leaders on the Sidelines of International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2019

Defence Minister Ng Reaffirms Warm Defence Ties with Counterparts at 55th Munich Security Conference

DEFENCE POLICY & DIPLOMACY

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

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