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Ministry of Defence

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.

National scams simulation exercise to be part of Total Defence initiative in 2026

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (centre) during the Total Defence Commemoration Event.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (centre) during the Total Defence Commemoration Event.

Pre-enlistment medical checks and tests to determine NS training and vocation

A pre-enlistee (left) seeing a Medical Officer for consultation inside the Medical Classification Centre in Central Manpower Base. 

The MCC offers a seamless omni-channel customer experience for PEs which includes mobile-friendly registration and queue system with personalised itinerary, enabled by the Integrated Queue and Registration system, and dedicated staff on standby to assist. The medical equipment is new and updated, thereby improving staff productivity and benefiting patient care.

Part of the BMT feature to look at Mindef's medical classification process and how they sort the recruits into the different PES.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
A pre-enlistee (left) seeing a Medical Officer for consultation inside the Medical Classification Centre in Central Manpower Base. 

The MCC offers a seamless omni-channel customer experience for PEs which includes mobile-friendly registration and queue system with personalised itinerary, enabled by the Integrated Queue and Registration system, and dedicated staff on standby to assist. The medical equipment is new and updated, thereby improving staff productivity and benefiting patient care.

Part of the BMT feature to look at Mindef's medical classification process and how they sort the recruits into the different PES.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

RSAF’s F-16C fighter, Apache helicopter to dazzle with close proximity moves at S’pore Airshow

The RSAF F16 performing during the aerial display at the Singapore Airshow media preview.
The RSAF F16 performing during the aerial display at the Singapore Airshow media preview.

First solar farm at an SAF military base completed

The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.
The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.

Investigations ongoing over fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base: MINDEF

A Mindef spokesperson said no threat was identified after it was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat in Paya Lebar Air Base.
A Mindef spokesperson said no threat was identified after it was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat in Paya Lebar Air Base.

Forum: Matching NSmen roles with civilian skills shows willingness to adapt NS to changing realities

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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.