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Ministry of Defence

Singapore, China armies holding bilateral exercise at Safti City for first time

The joint military training exercise, which is in its seventh iteration, will be held at Safti City for the first time.
The joint military training exercise, which is in its seventh iteration, will be held at Safti City for the first time.

SAF delivers more than 7 tonnes of aid supplies to Thailand following deadly floods

Director Changi RHCC Colonel Lew Tze Soon (right) handing over the humanitarian aid supplies to General Saravut Janpum (left), Commanding General of Armed Forces Development Command, witnessed by Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Ukris Boontanondha (centre).
Director Changi RHCC Colonel Lew Tze Soon (right) handing over the humanitarian aid supplies to General Saravut Janpum (left), Commanding General of Armed Forces Development Command, witnessed by Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Ukris Boontanondha (centre).

Amos Yee released from US prison; sex offender faces deportation

The Ministry of Defence said Amos Yee will be charged for his offences under the Enlistment Act if he is deported and returns to Singapore.
The Ministry of Defence said Amos Yee will be charged for his offences under the Enlistment Act if he is deported and returns to Singapore.

S’pore, US armies conclude Exercise Lightning Strike held in Republic

Soldiers from the Singapore Army and US Army participating in a small arms live firing as part of Exercise Lightning Strike.
Soldiers from the Singapore Army and US Army participating in a small arms live firing as part of Exercise Lightning Strike.

131 individuals, companies, community organisations awarded for contributing to Total Defence

Ms Sheila Manokaran was among 131 recipients of the 2025 Total Defence Advocate Awards.
Ms Sheila Manokaran was among 131 recipients of the 2025 Total Defence Advocate Awards.

Life, personal injury coverage for Mindef, MHA personnel to increase by $50,000 from Nov 1

All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.
All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.

SAF forces showcase air-land integration at Exercise Wallaby 2025

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Aircraft techinicians with the F-16 Fighting Falcons during the Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
Airdrop Operations/ Media Experiential Ride on C-130 Flight and Tri-Service Command Post, on 28 Oct, 2025.
Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
This year marks the 35th edition of XWB. Around 6,500 personnel from the Singapore Army, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Digital Intelligence Service (DIS) will be participating in the exercise.
ST20251024_202596400359 Kua Chee Siong/ pixwallaby/
Aircraft techinicians with the F-16 Fighting Falcons during the Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
Airdrop Operations/ Media Experiential Ride on C-130 Flight and Tri-Service Command Post, on 28 Oct, 2025.
Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
This year marks the 35th edition of XWB. Around 6,500 personnel from the Singapore Army, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Digital Intelligence Service (DIS) will be participating in the exercise.

SAF trials drone technology and integration at Exercise Wallaby

SAF soldiers from the Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company preparing the V15 UAV for flight during Exercise Wallaby on Oct 26.
SAF soldiers from the Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company preparing the V15 UAV for flight during Exercise Wallaby on Oct 26.

SAF’s largest overseas drill under way in Australia with over 5,000 troops, 500 platforms

Colonel Andy Quek (left) and Colonel Woo Sin Boon will be participating in Exercise Wallaby at Shoalwater Bay in Queensland, Australia.
Colonel Andy Quek (left) and Colonel Woo Sin Boon will be participating in Exercise Wallaby at Shoalwater Bay in Queensland, Australia.

SAF coordinates delivery of over 5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to typhoon-hit Vietnam

A Caritas Humanitarian Aid and Relief Initiatives Singapore representative (right) handing over humanitarian aid to the SAF's Changi RHCC representative.
A Caritas Humanitarian Aid and Relief Initiatives Singapore representative (right) handing over humanitarian aid to the SAF's Changi RHCC representative.

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