MINDEF is conducting an SAF Open Mobilisation today.

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) successfully concluded the 25th edition of the annual bilateral Exercise Valiant Mark (XVM) today.

The United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State (Minister for Armed Forces), James Heappey called on Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad at the Ministry of Defence this afternoon. During the meeting, Mr Zaqy and Mr Heappey reaffirmed the close partnership between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the British Armed Forces, and discussed ways to expand cooperation across a broad range of areas, from cyber and non-conventional warfare, to maritime security and counter-terrorism. They also exchanged views on the regional security architecture and geopolitical developments, including the UK's plans to step up defence engagements in the Asia-Pacific.

Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Heng Kee and Permanent Secretary (Policy, Finance and Administration) of the Bruneian Ministry of Defence Colonel (COL) (Rtd) Norsuriati binti Haji Sharbini co-chaired the 9th Singapore-Brunei Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) at the Singapore Ministry of Defence this morning. During the DPD, Mr Chan and COL (Rtd) Norsuriati reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to deepening the bilateral defence relationship. Both sides exchanged views on the regional and international security environment, and also welcomed further cooperation on the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus.

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen is in the United States (US) from 2 to 4 December 2022 (SG time) to attend the 9th Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF). Held in Simi Valley, California, the RNDF brings together distinguished leaders and key players in the defence community to address national security issues. This year's conference is attended by US and select foreign defence and security officials, including US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, as well as members of the US Congress.