Defence and security
This chapter recounts how our pioneers built our defence and homefront security and discusses how Singapore is transforming itself to meet evolving security challenges.
Last updated 3 October 2025
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