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Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong and the United States (US) Under Secretary of War for Policy @ElbridgeColby co-chaired the 16th Singapore-US Strategic Security Policy Dialogue at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. on 25 Sep. go.gov.sg/mindef-sspd26
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The SAF participated in the 34th edition of Exercise Suman Warrior, a Five-Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) land-focused exercise hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces from 14 to 24 Sep at the Joint Warfare Centre, Joint Forces Headquarters in Kuantan, 🇲🇾. go.gov.sg/mindef-xsw26
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Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo visited Exercise Daring Warrior in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 🇺🇸 yesterday, where he witnessed the SAF's and @USArmy's combined live-firing exercise and thanked participants for their commitment to defence. go.gov.sg/mindef-xdw26
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Exercise Trident Resolve 2026 is underway in Banten, Indonesia! Around 2,200 personnel from the militaries of all 19 ADMM-Plus countries, including Singapore, and civilian agencies are participating in the largest ADMM-Plus exercise in a decade. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-xtr26
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These codewords are activated for an SAF Open Mobilisation Exercise. Please repost! #openmob
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The Republic of Singapore Navy and the @Australian_Navy conducted the 23rd edition of Exercise Singaroo from 15 to 18 Sep at Fleet Base East, Sydney 🇦🇺go.gov.sg/mindef-23rdxsgr
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PS(D) Mr Joseph Leong co-chaired the 17th Singapore-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue with Vietnam Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General (SLG) Nguyen Truong Thang at the Ministry of Defence this afternoon 🇸🇬🇻🇳. go.gov.sg/mindef-17thsgvndpd
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.@DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing met China Minister for National Defense ADM Dong Jun earlier today, where they witnessed the signing of an upgraded Memorandum of Cooperation between the SAF's SAFTI MI and PLA's National Defense University. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-xsf2026
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.@DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing spoke at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum this morning, where he highlighted three fundamental principals: strengthening domestic confidence, preserving interdependence, and building trust. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-xsf2026-dms…
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A total of 219 cadets were commissioned as officers of the SAF at SAFTI MI this evening. The parade was reviewed by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo. go.gov.sg/mindef-120926occp
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The RSN and the PLA (Navy) concluded the 5th edition of Exercise Maritime Cooperation earlier today. Held from 5 to 9 Sep in Zhanjiang, China, the exercise saw both navies conduct a series of maritime security and conventional warfare drills.go.gov.sg/mindef-xmc26-end
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Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo is on a working visit to the Republic of Korea to attend the 15th Seoul Defense Dialogue from 7 to 9 Sep. go.gov.sg/mindef-sdd26
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Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy ADM Pairote Fuangchan was conferred Singapore’s Meritorious Service Medal (Military). The award recognises his contributions to strengthening long-standing defence ties and interoperability between the RTN and RSN. go.gov.sg/mindef-msm26-rtnci…
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The SAF is in Indonesia from 31 Aug to 11 Sep for Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2026. Featuring armed forces from 14 countries, the exercise strengthens capabilities, builds mutual understanding and deepens defence cooperation. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-xsgs2026
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The 5th edition of Ex Maritime Cooperation will see the participation of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Formidable-class frigate RSS Steadfast and People’s Liberation Army (Navy)’s Jiangkai II-class frigate PLANS Dali. @MND_China More: go.gov.sg/mindef-xmc26
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The Security and Intelligence Division (SID), Singapore’s external intelligence agency, marks its 60th anniversary this year. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-sid60
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The Republic of Singapore Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force concluded Exercise Singapan in the waters off Japan in the Pacific Ocean 🌊 The exercise saw both sides exchange sea riders and conduct a series of conventional warfare serials.
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The 7th Trilateral Exchange between Singapore, the US, and China was convened by @RSIS_NTU from 26 to 27 Aug. The annual dialogue discussed the evolving role of US-China relations and its implications in Southeast Asia and beyond.
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The National Cadet Corps celebrated its 125th anniversary today! 🎉 @DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing officiated the celebrations, where he presented awards to long-serving teacher-officers. He also announced NCC2030, a transformation of the Corps' curriculum.
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NDP will return to the Padang next year to commemorate 60 years of National Service! @DefenceMinSG Chan Chun Sing announced this at a reception he hosted to thank participating organisations, sponsors, and key appointment holders of the #NDP2026 EXCO.
🔗: go.gov.sg/mindef-ndpaf2026
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