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We enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.

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Chief of Army, Royal Thai Army Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

   News Releases | 23 Apr 2025

The Chief of Army, Royal Thai Army (RTA), General (GEN) Pana Claewplodtook called on Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral (VADM) Aaron Beng a..

Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore and Receives Prestigious Military Award

   News Releases | 17 Apr 2025

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army [Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD)], General (GEN) Maruli Simanjuntak, was conferre..

Singapore to Deploy a Medical Contingent to Egypt in Support of Gaza Relief Efforts

   News Releases | 16 Apr 2025

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) will deploy a contingent to provide medical care to Palestinians and other c..

Enhanced Premium Plan for SAF Warrant Officers and Specialists

   News Releases | 14 Apr 2025

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regularly review our career schemes to ensure that they remain competiti..

SAF Delivers Second Tranche of Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar in Aftermath of Earthquake

   News Releases | 04 Apr 2025

In view of the urgent need for aid, the Changi Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Coordination Centre (Changi RHCC) coordina..

Chief of Army, Royal Thai Army Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

   News Releases | 23 Apr 2025

The Chief of Army, Royal Thai Army (RTA), General (GEN) Pana Claewplodtook called on Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral (VADM) Aaron Beng a..

Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore and Receives Prestigious Military Award

   News Releases | 17 Apr 2025

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army [Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD)], General (GEN) Maruli Simanjuntak, was conferre..

Singapore to Deploy a Medical Contingent to Egypt in Support of Gaza Relief Efforts

   News Releases | 16 Apr 2025

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) will deploy a contingent to provide medical care to Palestinians and other c..

Enhanced Premium Plan for SAF Warrant Officers and Specialists

   News Releases | 14 Apr 2025

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regularly review our career schemes to ensure that they remain competiti..

SAF Delivers Second Tranche of Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar in Aftermath of Earthquake

   News Releases | 04 Apr 2025

In view of the urgent need for aid, the Changi Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Coordination Centre (Changi RHCC) coordina..
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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