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Ministry of Defence

RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

MINDEF cares for soldiers beyond allowance; NS is not a transaction: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaking in Parliament on Feb 27.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaking in Parliament on Feb 27.

MINDEF to deploy sectoral cyber teams to help defend critical services

National servicemen undergoing cybersecurity training at the Cyber Defence Test and Experimentation Centre. The upgraded centre will be able to simulate sophisticated scenarios using AI.
National servicemen undergoing cybersecurity training at the Cyber Defence Test and Experimentation Centre. The upgraded centre will be able to simulate sophisticated scenarios using AI.

New indoor live-firing facility to be built in Bedok by 2031: MINDEF

Located in Bedok camp, the new Multi-Mission Range Complex (MMRC 2) allows soldiers to train more realistically in various scenarios.
Located in Bedok camp, the new Multi-Mission Range Complex (MMRC 2) allows soldiers to train more realistically in various scenarios.

MINDEF to review medical classification system to ensure meaningful deployment of servicemen

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said the system will be made more precise, to allow better characterisation of the medical fitness of servicemen.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said the system will be made more precise, to allow better characterisation of the medical fitness of servicemen.

Merging studies with NS takes servicemen to front line of Singapore’s cyberdefence and AI

SCT Khaimelruzzaman Kamaruzzaman, who is part of the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme, pictured ahead of the 66/25 Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade held at Pasir Laba Camp.
SCT Khaimelruzzaman Kamaruzzaman, who is part of the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme, pictured ahead of the 66/25 Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade held at Pasir Laba Camp.

Multinational cyberdefence exercise held in Singapore for first time, 29 countries involved

The joint Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) and the British Armed Forces planning their cyber defence strategy, led by ME4 Loo Hanrence, Singapore Lead (left), and UK Lead Petty Officer Timothy Stanley (second from left).
The joint Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) and the British Armed Forces planning their cyber defence strategy, led by ME4 Loo Hanrence, Singapore Lead (left), and UK Lead Petty Officer Timothy Stanley (second from left).

NSF, 22, arrested for allegedly making fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base

The Republic of Singapore Air Force on Jan 23 was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the Paya Lebar Air Base.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force on Jan 23 was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the Paya Lebar Air Base.

Crocodile seen in waters near Changi Naval Base; second reported sighting after Sentosa

A crocodile was spotted in waters near the Changi Naval Base by sea soldiers from the Republic of Singapore Navy.
A crocodile was spotted in waters near the Changi Naval Base by sea soldiers from the Republic of Singapore Navy.

C-130s here to stay as RSAF upgrades other hardware: Air force chief

The C-130 aircraft during Exercise Wallaby at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia, in 2025.
The C-130 aircraft during Exercise Wallaby at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia, in 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.