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Defence Ministers from ASEAN and its eight Plus partners attending the first annualised ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting -Plus (ADMM-Plus) this morning.

ASEAN and Eight Partners to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, to Explore Collective Application of World’s First Multilateral Air Guidelines Across 18 Countries

News Releases | 20 Oct 2018

Singapore's Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen chaired the 5th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Singapore today. The first edition of the annualised ADMM-Plus meeting was attended by all the Defence Ministers of ASEAN as well as its eight Plus partners, namely Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia, and the US.

Singapore's Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen (centre right) and Japan's Minister of Defense Takeshi Iwaya (centre left) co-chairing the ASEAN-Japan Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting this morning.

ASEAN And Japan Plan To Step Up Defence Cooperation

News Releases | 20 Oct 2018

Singapore's Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen and the Japanese Minister of Defense Takeshi Iwaya co-chaired the ASEAN-Japan Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting today, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and the 5th ADMM-Plus.

Singapore's Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen (left) meeting with the incoming 2019 ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus Chair Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General (GEN) Prawit Wongsuwan.

Minister for Defence Meets Counterparts Ahead of the 5th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus

News Releases | 19 Oct 2018

Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen met the incoming 2019 ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus Chair Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General (GEN) Prawit Wongsuwan ahead of the 5th ADMM-Plus tomorrow. During the meeting, Dr Ng and GEN Prawit reaffirmed their countries’ strong bilateral defence ties, and agreed to work closely together to ensure continuity in defence cooperation across Chairmanships.

The ASEAN Defence Ministers and the Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General (GEN) Wei Fenghe (sixth from right) attending the ASEAN-China Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting this afternoon.

ASEAN Defence Ministers Meet New Chinese Defence Minister, Discuss Next Bound Of Cooperation After Maritime Exercise

News Releases | 19 Oct 2018

Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen and the Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General (GEN) Wei Fenghe co-chaired the ASEAN-China Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting today, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 5th ADMM-Plus.

The ASEAN Defence Ministers attending the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) this morning.

ASEAN Establishes Network Against Chemical, Biological and Radiological Threats, Adopts World’s First Multilateral Air Guidelines

News Releases | 19 Oct 2018

Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen chaired the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Singapore today, which was attended by all the Defence Ministers from ASEAN Member States.

ASEAN and Eight Partners to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, to Explore Collective Application of World’s First Multilateral Air Guidelines Across 18 Countries

News Releases | 20 Oct 2018

Singapore's Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen chaired the 5th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Singapore today. The first edition of the annualised ADMM-Plus meeting was attended by all the Defence Ministers of ASEAN as well as its eight Plus partners, namely Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia, and the US.

ASEAN And Japan Plan To Step Up Defence Cooperation

News Releases | 20 Oct 2018

Singapore's Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen and the Japanese Minister of Defense Takeshi Iwaya co-chaired the ASEAN-Japan Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting today, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and the 5th ADMM-Plus.

Minister for Defence Meets Counterparts Ahead of the 5th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus

News Releases | 19 Oct 2018

Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen met the incoming 2019 ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus Chair Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General (GEN) Prawit Wongsuwan ahead of the 5th ADMM-Plus tomorrow. During the meeting, Dr Ng and GEN Prawit reaffirmed their countries’ strong bilateral defence ties, and agreed to work closely together to ensure continuity in defence cooperation across Chairmanships.

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

Joint Statement by the ADMM-Plus Defence Ministers on Preventing and Countering the Threat of Terrorism

Joint Statement by the ADMM-Plus Defence Ministers on Practical Confidence-Building Measures

DEFENCE POLICY & DIPLOMACY

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

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