Defence and security

Our fundamentals

Singapore's survival depends on a strong defence, secure trade routes, and a united society

Challenges

As a small island city-state without a hinterland and surrounded by large neighbours in a culturally diverse region, our independence, survival and growth are always at risk

Current threats

As challenges to Singapore’s defence and security continue to evolve, we must keep refining our approach to stay prepared for all manner of threats

Our defence and security

Singapore’s vulnerabilities and the constantly shifting security landscape demand that we frequently fine-tune how we best defend our interests

Case studies

Case studies of how Singapore built up our security capabilities