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We enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.

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The Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General (GEN) Ponpipaat Benyasri (left) calling on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen.

Thai Chief of Defence Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

News Releases | 14 Nov 2018

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General (GEN) Ponpipaat Benyasri called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this morning.

PS(D) Mr Chan Yeng Kit co-chairing the 9th Singapore-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue with Vietnam Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General (SNR-LG) Nguyen Chi Vinh in the Ministry of Defence.

Singapore and Vietnam Reaffirm Defence Relations Through Defence Policy Dialogue

News Releases | 12 Nov 2018

Vietnam Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General (SNR-LG) Nguyen Chi Vinh co-chaired the 9th Singapore-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) with Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Yeng Kit at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.

Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How (right) with Commander of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Air Force Training Command Colonel (COL) Kevin Goh (left).

The RSAF Marks 25 Years of Training in Pearce, Australia

News Releases | 12 Nov 2018

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s Flying Training Institute (FTI) Detachment in Pearce, Australia, for their 25th anniversary celebrations earlier today.

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) troops

Senior Minister of State for Defence Visits Signature Bilateral Exercise in Australia

News Releases | 10 Nov 2018

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How and Australia Assistant Minister for Defence Mr David Fawcett visited the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) troops participating in Exercise Trident 2018 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia today.

Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How, Australia Assistant Minister for Defence David Fawcett,

The RSAF Celebrates 20 Years of Training in Oakey, Australia

News Releases | 10 Nov 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) celebrated 20 years of helicopter training in Oakey, Australia, earlier today. Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How and Australia Assistant Minister for Defence Mr David Fawcett co-officiated at the commemorative event held in Warriors' Camp, Rockhampton.

Thai Chief of Defence Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

News Releases | 14 Nov 2018

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General (GEN) Ponpipaat Benyasri called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this morning.

Singapore and Vietnam Reaffirm Defence Relations Through Defence Policy Dialogue

News Releases | 12 Nov 2018

Vietnam Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General (SNR-LG) Nguyen Chi Vinh co-chaired the 9th Singapore-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) with Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Yeng Kit at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.

The RSAF Marks 25 Years of Training in Pearce, Australia

News Releases | 12 Nov 2018

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s Flying Training Institute (FTI) Detachment in Pearce, Australia, for their 25th anniversary celebrations earlier today.

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

Thai Chief of Defence Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

Singapore and Vietnam Reaffirm Defence Relations Through Defence Policy Dialogue

DEFENCE POLICY & DIPLOMACY

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

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