Ministry of Defence

Singapore navy begins bilateral maritime cooperation exercise with Chinese counterpart

The Singapore navy’s deputy fleet commander, Colonel Ng Yen Meng, at the opening ceremony of the Sept 5-9 exercise.

S’pore’s first bearer of bad news: Former SID directors share how intelligence agency shapes national policy

(From left) Former SID director Eddie Teo, former SID chief-of-staff Kevin Santa Maria and former SID senior director Ng Kah Meng.

Eight of Singapore’s 20 F-35 jets will be based at Tengah, the rest in the US: Dept of War report

The 12 F-35B fighter jets procured by MINDEF will be stationed in the US. This variant of the stealth fighter has short take-off and vertical landing capabilities.

About 15,000 taxpayers affected by wrong NSman tax relief amounts after error in MINDEF’s system

Of the 15,000 affected taxpayers, about 7,000 of them will have an increase in their tax bill, while around 8,000 of them will have a decrease.

MINDEF looking to enhance NS milestone awards to mark 60 years of national service

MINDEF said it is exploring a suitable NS60 recognition package that national servicemen past and present can look forward to.

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Winning public trust at home, shaping defence norms globally: The biology grad who found her place in MINDEF

defence merit scholar keloth sonia seated far right with fellow participants during the 2025 united nations singapore cyber fellowship

NCC cadets to try F-16 flight simulators and operate drones as part of new curriculum

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (centre) viewing land surveillance robots with NCC cadets from Peirce Secondary, on Aug 26.

NDP 2027 to return to the Padang to celebrate 60 years of national service

Over the years, Singapore’s NDP has been held at the field to coincide with milestone celebrations – from the first parade in 1966 to its golden jubilee in 2015 and the bicentennial in 2019.

Former defence minister Ng Eng Hen conferred Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia award

Former Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen was conferred the Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia by Governor-General Sam Mostyn at a ceremony held at the Government House in Canberra, Australia on Aug 18.

S’pore adopts a ‘just in case’ approach to strategic vulnerabilities: Chan Chun Sing

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing highlighted the importance of strengthening Singapore’s resilience through upstream and sustained investments in healthcare capabilities.

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