Latest Releases https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases Latest Releases en-us 28 Jun 2018 12:43:48 +0800 NS Registration https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/28mar24_nsregistration 4ca7dcd4-ca77-4d8b-9be4-bdb2c9b2e670 28 Mar 2024 12:00:03 +0800 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Enlistment Act 1970, the proper authority requires every male citizen of Singapore and every male permanent resident of Singapore, born between 02 January 2007 and 31 March 2007 (both dates inclusive) (called in this notice a registrant) to register for national service. New Chief of Air Force Takes Command https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/22mar24_nr c3ee8567-c73a-428e-8255-3dbb43747ddf 22 Mar 2024 19:21:44 +0800 The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) welcomed Brigadier-General (BG) Kelvin Fan Sui Siong as the new Chief of Air Force (CAF) at a Change of Command Parade held at Tengah Air Base this evening. Fact Sheet: Redevelopment of The Float @ Marina Bay https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/19mar24_fs 4e299bb4-7b89-4f50-a64b-5d87c7287e12 19 Mar 2024 20:22:22 +0800 The Float @ Marina Bay was designed and built in 2007 as a temporary facility for events such as the National Day Parade as the National Stadium then was closed for renovation. The site has been used as a popular venue for many national and community events. Speech by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, At the NS Square Groundbreaking Ceremony on 19 Mar 2024, 1400hrs, At The Float @ Marina Bay https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/19mar24_speech 895aa9e1-5fda-426b-8dfb-9f82db0ffb0f 19 Mar 2024 20:26:59 +0800 Good afternoon. Let me just acknowledge the presence of my colleagues, Senior Ministers of State Mr Heng Chee How, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, Minister of State Dr Muhammad Faishal bin Ibrahim, Chairperson and members of the Government Parliamentary Committees (Defence and Foreign Affairs), senior officials, distinguished guests, members of the business community, leaders, NSmen from the SAF, SPF and SCDF, ladies and gentlemen. When the chairman of this board who will oversee the NS Square, Ming Yan, received me, he said, “Welcome to this construction site.” It is a construction site but I think many of you agree with me it is quite a magnificent construction site. We are all excited and happy that the building of NS Square begins in earnest, after today’s groundbreaking. You already see heavy machinery and a steel dam being built so that they can evacuate the water. Things are progressing. Looking at the video, our excitement increases because we can envision how this place will become. Now it i NS Square a Tribute to National Servicemen and Their Families; A Space for All to Enjoy https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/19mar24_nr2 78378fd6-f270-4963-af2a-5917e7d79066 20 Mar 2024 10:25:31 +0800 Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of NS Square this afternoon. Also present were members of the Government Parliamentary Committee (Defence and Foreign Affairs), attendees from other Ministries and Statutory Boards and Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and Singapore Police Force (SPF). The redevelopment of The Float @ Marina Bay to NS Square was first announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the NS50 celebrations in 2017 as a tribute to all past and present National Servicemen and their families. Overlooking the city skyline in the background, NS Square will be a permanent tribute and prominent reminder of the central role that National Service plays in ensuring Singapore's peace and prosperity. Singapore, Thailand and United States Participate in 30th Anniversary of Trilateral Air Exercise https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/19mar24_nr de2f3ca6-3807-47d4-b98e-7bdb3061f313 19 Mar 2024 18:21:25 +0800 The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) are participating in Exercise Cope Tiger 2024, at Korat Air Base, Thailand from 18 to 28 March 2024. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the trilateral exercise. Secondary Three Students Invited to National Day Parade 2024 and 2025 https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/18mar24_nr 4f052c91-de1b-40f3-a84b-8b09974c6e94 18 Mar 2024 13:47:17 +0800 All current Secondary Three students as well as students who will be Secondary Three in 2025 and studying in MOE institutions, will be invited to the 2024 and 2025 National Day Parade (NDP) National Education (NE) Shows respectively. These students were the Primary Five cohorts who were unable to attend the NE Shows in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions at the time. Remarks by Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad during his Visit to Amman, Jordan https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/17mar24_speech d9d54cf7-84b0-47e8-a19c-43219e3353a0 17 Mar 2024 18:29:11 +0800 The SAF continues to support Singapore's humanitarian aid efforts into Gaza. We certainly hope that this gesture of compassion, especially during the month of Ramadan, will bring not just relief but also hope to the people in Gaza that are affected by the conflict. Minister has also spoken quite a lot in terms of what is being done on the diplomatic front. The SAF will continue to bring in supplies following the earlier tranche of aid from the MRTT and the C-130. We hope that this operation will start soon with the help of the Jordanian Armed Forces. We would also like to thank all who have been involved in this operation, especially our relief partners, Relief SG, Ministry of Health for the medical supplies, as well as other NGOs who have helped us such as Mercy Relief, PPIS, and Charis. This is a whole of government effort, but there is also a lot of ground-up support from Singaporeans to help those affected in Gaza. While we hope for a certain resolution soon, this is one way in whi MFA-MINDEF Joint Press Statement Commencement of RSAF Humanitarian Airdrop Operations for Gaza https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/17mar24_nr faee6d61-cb9e-4370-b972-246bcdaba433 17 Mar 2024 18:31:07 +0800 The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s airlift of the third tranche of humanitarian aid from Singapore to Jordan has been completed. The RSAF will be commencing the airdrop operations staged out of Jordan, together with the Royal Jordanian Air Force. Speech by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at The Chevrons' 50th Anniversary Celebration on 16 Mar 2024, 1030hrs, at The Chevrons https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/March/16mar24_speech 94e8b2df-4861-4c14-af60-ac64ba0b9f6d 16 Mar 2024 14:49:36 +0800 Congratulations to all of you and to all the SAF NCOs on the Golden Jubilee of The Chevrons.