Ministry of Defence

The Singapore Defence Network was launched today. There will be 10 civilian volunteer schemes, creating opportunities for about 400 new volunteers – including Singaporeans, new citizens and PRs – to contribute to Singapore’s defence. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-sgdefen…

The SAF and the US Marine Corps (@USMC) have successfully conducted the 28th edition of the annual bilateral exercise, Exercise Valiant Mark. go.gov.sg/mindef-exvalia…

Australia Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston was conferred the Distinguished Service Order (Military) for his significant contributions in strengthening the close and longstanding defence ties between 🇦🇺 and 🇸🇬. go.gov.sg/mindef-dsomaus…

Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force BG Aldi bin Haji Hassan called on @DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing at MINDEF earlier today, reaffirming both countries' close and long-standing bilateral defence ties. go.gov.sg/mindef-rblfbg26

Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific (@USARPAC) GEN Ronald P. Clark called on Senior Minister of State for Defence @zaqym, reaffirming the excellent and long-standing defence relations between 🇸🇬 and 🇺🇸. go.gov.sg/mindef-usarpac…

@DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing called on Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mr Anutin Charnvirakul at the Government House today. They reaffirmed the excellent and multifaceted partnership between 🇸🇬 and 🇹🇭. go.gov.sg/mindef-nr270426

The Defence Cyber Command from @thesingaporeDIS co-led a combined team alongside its Latvian National Guard Cyber Defence Unit counterparts in Ex Locked Shields 2026, an annual multinational live-fire cyber defence exercise conducted by the @ccdcoe. go.gov.sg/mindef-xls26

At the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference and 8th Putrajaya Forum held in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, @DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing spoke about how emerging technologies can keep international airspace and waters open, safe and efficient. go.gov.sg/mindef-dsa26

Commemorating 50 years of defence relations, Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy FADM Sahibul Bahari Bin Haji Zainal Abidin called on Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing, reaffirming both countries' close and long-standing bilateral defence ties. go.gov.sg/mindef-rbnfadm…

The Medical Classification System will be refreshed to be more precise, enabling better characterisation of servicemen’s medical fitness. About 1,200 servicemen can be deployed annually to vocations and roles they were previously ineligible for. go.gov.sg/mindef-mcs

The homecoming ceremony for Illustrious — one of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s six Invincible-class submarines — custom built for operations in Singapore’s shallow and busy tropical waters, was held yesterday at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base. go.gov.sg/mindef-illustr…

Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces GEN Datuk Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman called on @DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing at MINDEF this afternoon, where they reaffirmed the warm and long-standing defence relations between 🇸🇬 and 🇲🇾. go.gov.sg/mindef-mafcdfv…

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance @LawrenceWongST visited the Singapore Army’s 6 Div/HQ SS this morning, together with @DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing, Chief of Defence Force VADM Aaron Beng, and Chief of Army MG Cai Dexian. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-pmvisit…

Early this morning, the SAF’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives Defence Group successfully disposed of a 250kg World War II-era unexploded ordnance at Tanah Merah Coast Road. go.gov.sg/mindef-eod0204…

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s Formidable-class frigate RSS Intrepid participated in the multilateral Exercise Kakadu, a biennial exercise organised by the Royal Australian Navy and held off Sydney from 2 Mar to 1 Apr. go.gov.sg/mindef-xkkd26

The Republic of Singapore Navy and @_TNIAL_ have successfully concluded Exercise Joint Minex Pandu, conducted from 25 Mar to 1 Apr in Singapore and the waters off Bintan 🇸🇬🇮🇩

Singapore sent repatriation flights to Riyadh (10 Mar) and Jeddah (12 Mar) in Saudi Arabia. From securing diplomatic clearances to in-flight support, every detail was carefully worked out while keeping a close watch on the evolving situation in the Middle East.

The MRTT's first deployment in a repatriation flight meant loads of meticulous planning and inter-agency coordination. Meet the faces behind the mission: go.gov.sg/mindef-mrttpos…

The United States Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence this morning where they reaffirmed the excellent and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and the US.go.gov.sg/mindef-nr260326

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