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Singapore and Indonesian Defence Ministers Reaffirm Close Defence Relations

   News Releases | 17 Sep 2018

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen hosted Indonesia Minister of Defence General (GEN) (Rtd) Ryamizard Ryacudu to a working lunch today.

250 Commissioned as SAF Officers

   News Releases | 15 Sep 2018

Senior Minister of State for Defence Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

Singapore Navy Enhances Interoperability with 26 Other Navies in Exercise Kakadu

   News Releases | 14 Sep 2018

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) deployed its Victory-class missile corvettes RSS Valiant and RSS Vigour to participate in the multilateral Exercise Kakadu.

SAF Successfully Concludes Exercise with United States Marine Corps

   News Releases | 13 Sep 2018

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) have successfully concluded the 27th edition of the annual bilateral Exercise Valiant Mark which ran from 25 August to 12 September 2018.

Top Military Award Conferred on Thai Chief of Defence Forces

   News Releases | 07 Sep 2018

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) General (GEN) Tarnchaiyan Srisuwan was conferred Singapore’s highest military award, the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) [Distinguished Service Order (Military)], by President Halimah Yacob at the Istana this afternoon.

Singapore and Indonesian Defence Ministers Reaffirm Close Defence Relations

   News Releases | 17 Sep 2018

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen hosted Indonesia Minister of Defence General (GEN) (Rtd) Ryamizard Ryacudu to a working lunch today.

250 Commissioned as SAF Officers

   News Releases | 15 Sep 2018

Senior Minister of State for Defence Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening.

Singapore Navy Enhances Interoperability with 26 Other Navies in Exercise Kakadu

   News Releases | 14 Sep 2018

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) deployed its Victory-class missile corvettes RSS Valiant and RSS Vigour to participate in the multilateral Exercise Kakadu.
Our Defence Strategy

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.

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