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27 February 2026
Speech by Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, at the Committee of Supply Debate 2026 on 27 February 2026
Speech by Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, at the Committee of Supply Debate 2026 on 27 February 2026
Speeches
7 February 2026
Singapore Army Conducts Mobilisation Exercise and Civil Resource Requisition Exercise as Part of Exercise SG Ready 2026
Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad visited a Mobilisation Exercise (MOBEX) conducted at Selarang Camp today, as part of Exercise SG Ready 2026 (ESR 2026).
New Releases
2 February 2026
Businesses and Financial Institutions Strengthen Continuity Plans Against Power and Digital Disruptions as Part of Exercise SG Ready 2026
Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad visited two business-led Total Defence (TD) Tabletop Exercises (TTX) on 2 February 2026.
News Releases
1 February 2026
Opening Speech by Minister Josephine Teo at the launch of Exercise SG Ready 2026 and Total Defence Commemoration Event
Opening Speech by Minister Josephine Teo at the launch of Exercise SG Ready 2026 and Total Defence Commemoration Event
Speeches
1 February 2026
Exercise SG Ready 2026 Kicks Off with Islandwide Simulations to Strengthen Digital and Power Resilience
The third edition of Singapore’s national-level Total Defence (TD) exercise, Exercise SG Ready (ESR), was officially launched today at the Total Defence Commemoration Event (TDCE) at Our Tampines Hub.
News Releases
4 March 2025
Speech by Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, at The Committee of Supply 2025 on 3 March 2025
SMS Zaqy Mohamad's speech at the Committee of Supply 2025.
Speeches
15 February 2025
Speech by DPM and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at Total Defence Day Commemoration Event 2025
DPM Gan: Singaporeans need to be prepared for emerging threats that can disrupt our daily lives and everyone has an important role to play in Total Defence.
Speeches
15 February 2025
Singaporeans Come Together to Prepare for Disruptions in Commemoration of Total Defence
DPM Gan launched the second edition of Exercise SG Ready at the Total Defence Day Commemoration Event (TDDCE) held at the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Center.
News Releases
24 January 2025
Exercise SG Ready 2025
Singapore’s Exercise SG Ready 2025 (15–28 Feb) engages 800+ organisations in crisis simulations—from simulated blackouts in landmarks and MRT exercises to phishing drills—promoting preparedness and care.
Factsheet
29 February 2024
Speech by Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, at The Committee of Supply Debates 2024
SMS Zaqy: Beyond SAF's military readiness, Singapore needs a united, resilient population. Our focus is building commitment to Singapore and strengthening Total Defence.
Speeches