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Ministry of Defence

MINDEF confirms Singapore buying rocket system, related equipment from the US

The Singapore Government has requested to buy 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods, the US Department of State said on April 1.
The Singapore Government has requested to buy 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods, the US Department of State said on April 1.

Spotting a distant projectile, RSAF pilots worked to ensure it was safe to continue repatriation flight

The multi-role tanker transport aircraft that was used for the two repatriation flights from Riyadh and Jeddah.
The multi-role tanker transport aircraft that was used for the two repatriation flights from Riyadh and Jeddah.

2 S’poreans who volunteered with Israeli military-linked organisation in 2016 not involved in combat

MHA and MINDEF said that in December 2016, the pair had volunteered with Sar-El for about two weeks.
MHA and MINDEF said that in December 2016, the pair had volunteered with Sar-El for about two weeks.

S’pore regularly facilitates US forces’ access to its facilities for transit, logistics support: MINDEF

The USS Tulsa is currently docked at the US' Navy Region Center Singapore in Sembawang.
The USS Tulsa is currently docked at the US' Navy Region Center Singapore in Sembawang.

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.

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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.