https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/ Read news releases, speeches and other articles on Total Defence here. en Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:53:46 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-senior-minister-of-state-for-defence--mr-zaqy-mohamad--at-the-committee-of-supply-debate-2026-on-27-february-2026urn:isomer:resource:171291Speech by Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, at the Committee of Supply Debate 2026 on 27 February 2026Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/singapore-army-conducts-mobilisation-exercise-and-civil-resource-requisition-exercise-as-part-of-exercise-sg-ready-2026urn:isomer:resource:171290Senior 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).Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800New Releases https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/businesses-and-financial-institutions-strengthen-continuity-plans-against-power-and-digital-disruptions-as-part-of-exercise-sg-ready-2026urn:isomer:resource:171287Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad visited two business-led Total Defence (TD) Tabletop Exercises (TTX) on 2 February 2026. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News releases https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/exercise-sg-ready-2026-kicks-off-with-islandwide-simulations-to-strengthen-digital-and-power-resilienceurn:isomer:resource:171281The 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.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News releases https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/opening-speech-by-minister-josephine-teo-at-the-launch-of-exercise-sg-ready-2026-and-total-defence-commemoration-eventurn:isomer:resource:171285 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/fact-sheet--exercise-sg-ready-2026urn:isomer:resource:181124 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Others https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-senior-minister-of-state-for-defence--mr-zaqy-mohamad--at-the-committee-of-supply-2025-on-3-march-2025urn:isomer:resource:69228SMS Zaqy Mohamad's speech at the Committee of Supply 2025.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/singaporeans-come-together-to-prepare-for-disruptions-in-commemoration-of-total-defenceurn:isomer:resource:69222DPM 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.Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800News releases https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-dpm-and-minister-for-trade-and-industry-gan-kim-yong-at-exercise-sg-readyurn:isomer:resource:69227DPM 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.Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/24jan25_fsurn:isomer:resource:69223Singapore’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.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Factsheet https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/29feb24_speech2urn:isomer:resource:69224SMS Zaqy: Beyond SAF's military readiness, Singapore needs a united, resilient population. Our focus is building commitment to Singapore and strengthening Total Defence.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/15feb24_transcripturn:isomer:resource:69221DPM Wong: In 40 years, Total Defence has guided Singapore through terrorism, financial crises and COVID-19. We emerged stronger by staying united—that's Total Defence's essence.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Others https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/15feb24_nrurn:isomer:resource:69219DPM Wong launched Exercise SG Ready, Singapore's first Total Defence Exercise, at South Beach Tower. He called on Singaporeans to strengthen their commitment to Total Defence.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News releases https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/15feb24_speechurn:isomer:resource:69220Dr Ng: On Total Defence's 40th year, we chose 15 February deliberately—it reminds us of the grave consequences should our Total Defence fail.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/129/7f15e7a9-2085-439e-8d7a-a0f382c3fd6c/Media_Note-Increased_Support_For_Youths_To_Put_Total_Defence_Into_Action_final.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69225NUS High students previewed new Total Defence Tower Defence Game, their ground-up initiative under TD Sandbox programme.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Others http://go.gov.sg/tddce23urn:isomer:resource:69226Minister Gan & SMS Zaqy stress Total Defence's role against new threats at CCK CC TD Day event.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Others https://www.totaldefence.gov.sg/newsroom/10feb23_nrurn:isomer:resource:69218Four youth initiatives among 77 Total Defence Sandbox submissions were unveiled ahead of Total Defence Day 2023, showcasing ground-up efforts to strengthen national defence.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800News releases