The Singapore Defence Network was launched today. There will be 10 civilian volunteer schemes, creating opportunities for about 400 new volunteers – including Singaporeans, new citizens and PRs – to contribute to Singapore’s defence. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-sgdefence26
ALT Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad launched the Singapore Defence Volunteer Network on 12 May.
Thousands pass this forested stretch in Marsiling daily, yet few know what’s hidden inside. We walked the ground before redevelopment and found traces of old Kampung Hock Choon, a well, a WWII bunker, and a War Department marker.
#Marsiling#SingaporeHistory#HiddenSingapore
Singapore sent repatriation flights to Riyadh (10 Mar) and Jeddah (12 Mar) in Saudi Arabia. From securing diplomatic clearances to in-flight support, every detail was carefully worked out while keeping a close watch on the evolving situation in the Middle East.
(1/2) A warm welcome to Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations of the @USNavy. We reaffirmed the excellent and long-standing defence relationship between 🇸🇬 and 🇺🇸, and also discussed ways to enhance defence cooperation, including between our navies.
Congrats Kranji Countryside Association on your 21 years anniversary! Global tensions are pushing up energy and feed costs, and our farms feel it too. Govt will continue to support the sector to advance SG Food Story 2. Thank you farmers for strengthening our food resilience.
German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Fullerton Hotel this evening, where they reaffirmed the strong and substantive defence relations between Singapore and Germany.go.gov.sg/mindef-germanfeder…
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Maaf zahir dan batin. Semoga Syawal membawa keberkatan, kesihatan dan ketenangan hati. Moga kita terus dilimpahi rahmat dan dipanjangkan usia untuk bertemu lagi.
#eidmubarak#syawal
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Ramadan gave us much to reflect on and be grateful for. In a turbulent world, we cherish Peace and Harmony at home. May we hold on to family, compassion and forgiveness. Maaf zahir dan batin.
Welcome home!! Glad to welcome 218 Singaporeans and their dependents home safely this morning. The relief on their faces said everything. Thank you @thersaf and agencies for bringing them home safely. Another mission tomorrow.
Our @TheRSAF A330 MRTT from Saudi has landed, returning 218 Singaporeans and their dependents home to their families and loved ones.
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Chap Goh Meh came a little later this year as Parliament sat through the festive period and Budget debates. Great gathering with colleagues, volunteers and our GRLs over a simple meal and lohei. Wishing all good health and unity ahead.
RSAF’s MRTT has departed for Riyadh to bring our Singaporeans home. Grateful for our RSAF crew who volunteered knowing the risks. Bring them home safe.
#singapore#RSAF#BringThemHome#MiddleEast
Our community came together for Selamat Berbuka Puasa to share a meal and the spirit of Ramadan. Special to see children from less privileged families enjoying the evening too. Thank you to our volunteers and partners who made it possible.
#Marsiling#Ramadan
2026 is the Year of Climate Adaptation. Spoke with Hidir from @suriaberita on @MSEsingapore priorities, from heat and flood resilience to our first National Adaptation Plan. Singapore’s success was built on foresight. We carry that same commitment forward
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Welcoming Ramadan tomorrow. A time to reflect, care for one another and practise patience in our daily lives. May the month bring peace, strength and unity to our community. Selamat berpuasa to all observing.
#Ramadan#SelamatBerpuasa
As part of Exercise SG Ready 2026, about 3,000 Operationally Ready National Servicemen from the 9th Singapore Division were activated for the Mobilisation Exercise conducted at Selarang Camp today. More: go.gov.sg/mindef-mobexcrx26
Modern battles move in seconds. AI helps the SAF fuse sensor data, spot threats fast and act decisively. From counter drone ops to predictive maintenance, and with partners and industry, we turn tech into real defence capability.