MINDEF has signed a contract with Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) for the detailed design and construction of six Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs) to replace the existing Victory-class Missile Corvettes (MCVs) in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) welcomed Rear-Admiral (RADM) Aaron Beng Yao Cheng as our new Chief of Defence Force (CDF) at a Change of Command Parade held at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening. At the same parade, the SAF thanked and bade farewell to the current Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General (LG) Melvyn Ong Su Kiat. Witnessed by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, RADM Beng received the command symbol from LG Ong. LG Ong also reviewed five Guard-of-Honours and the 12 marching contingents formed by service personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Digital and Intelligence Service.

Commander, United States (US) Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service, General (GEN) Paul Nakasone, was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) [MSM(M)], by President Halimah Yacob. Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented the award to GEN Nakasone at an investiture held at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon.

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen visited Brunei Darussalam from 20 to 21 March 2023 on an official visit. Dr Ng met the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah this afternoon. During the meeting, His Majesty and Dr Ng reaffirmed the close and long-standing defence ties between both countries.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is participating in the trilateral Exercise Cope Tiger (XCT) 2023, alongside the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) at Korat Air Base in Thailand. Held from 14 to 30 March 2023, this year's edition marks the 27th iteration of the large force employment exercise which involves about 70 assets and more than 2000 personnel across the three nations.