Ministry of Defence

.@TheRSAF is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026! Hosted by @AusAirForce from 20 Jul to 7 Aug in Darwin, 🇦🇺, this year’s edition brings together more than 2,500 personnel and up to 100 aircraft from 21 participating nations. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-xpb2026

RSS Steadfast 🚢 is in Hawaii for Ex Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026! Held from 25 Jun to 1 Aug, the 30th edition sees approx 40 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, over 140 aircraft, and more than 25,000 personnel from 31 nations. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-rimpac2…

@DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing met Australian DPM and Minister for Defence @RichardMarlesMP at the 15th meeting of the 🇸🇬-🇦🇺 Joint Ministerial Committee in Adelaide today. Both sides welcomed the signing of the Industrial Base Resiliency Arrangement. go.gov.sg/mindef-15sajmc

S'poreans can now serve national defence in new ways - Volunteer Performers, Live Show Production Support volunteers & Event Support Volunteers. This was announced by @DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing at the inaugural SG Defence Volunteer Appreciation Function. go.gov.sg/mindef-sgdefen…

Bring on the National Day cheer with exclusive NDP-themed WhatsApp stickers! 🔥 Now available on the MINDEFsg WhatsApp channel: go.gov.sg/mindef-wa

.@TheRSAF and the Royal Malaysian Air Force have successfully wrapped up the eighth edition of the annual bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) MALSING held in Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia from 17 to 23 Jul. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-sarexma…

The Republic of Singapore Navy celebrated the launch of its second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) today! The second of six MRCVs, MRVC Valour will strengthen the Navy's ability to safeguard Singapore's seas. go.gov.sg/mindef-mrcv2la…

Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Joseph Leong is in Jakarta from 21 to 23 Jul to co-chair the 3rd Defence Cooperation Committee meeting with Secretary-General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant General Tri Budi. go.gov.sg/mindef-dcc2307…

Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo officiated the 31st SAF Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony at Temasek Club this evening, where a total of 202 service personnel were appointed as Senior Military Experts. go.gov.sg/mindef-31stsme…

The @ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence (ACICE) and the @RSIS_NTU are co-hosting the 4th Digital Defence Symposium from 21 to 22 Jul at the Raffles City Convention Centre. go.gov.sg/mindef-4thdds

As quantum computing advances globally, the Digital and Intelligence Service and Defence Science and Technology Agency have partnered @IBM to explore the use of quantum computing for complex mission planning, such as logistics optimisation use cases. go.gov.sg/mindef-disibmc…

A total of 139 individuals, teams and units from across MINDEF and the SAF were recognised for their innovations and work improvement efforts at the IGNITE Innovation Symposium 2026, held at MINDEF this morning.go.gov.sg/mindef-iis2026

Singapore and Indonesia strengthened bilateral defence ties with the launch of the Indonesia–Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni initiative which maintains the close bonds between generations of SAF and TNI officers. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-indosin

39 SAF personnel were awarded the Overseas Service Medal for contributing to humanitarian aid and counter-terrorism efforts in the Middle East, as well as counter-piracy operations supporting multinational efforts to safeguard international shipping lanes. go.gov.sg/mindef-safosm2…

On 12 Jul, President @Tharman_S hosted over 450 personnel from MINDEF and the SAF to the annual SAF Presidential Garden Reception held at the Ministry of Defence. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-pgr26

The SAF's 1st Commando Battalion and the Indonesian National Defence Forces Special Forces Command successfully conducted the 32nd edition of Exercise Chandrapura, held from 1 to 6 Jul in Singapore. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-exchanp…

The SAF commemorated SAF Day with a parade at SAFTI MI on 1 Jul. More than 3,000 SAF NSmen, Full-time National Servicemen and Regulars attended the event, which was officiated by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. go.gov.sg/mindef-safdp26

This morning, 460 Operationally Ready National Servicemen from 290 companies and organisations, and their employers gathered for the SAF Day Combined Rededication Ceremonies, reaffirming their commitment to the defence of Singapore. go.gov.sg/mindef-safdayc…

Join us LIVE on MINDEF YouTube and Facebook for the #SAFDay26 Parade tomorrow as we honour the commitment and dedication of our SAF servicemen and women who stand ready to defend Singapore and keep our homes safe 🫡 Set your reminders to commemorate SAF Day with us!

The Army's 1st Commando Battalion, the Navy’s RSS Punggol and @TheRSAF's 145 Squadron have clinched the Best Combat Unit, Best Maritime Security Unit and Best Fighter Squadron awards respectively in this year's SAF Best Unit Competition. 🥳🏆 go.gov.sg/mindef-buc26