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19 articles
15 February 2026
Commentary - Total Defence Day reminds us Singapore’s sovereignty can’t be taken for granted - by Dr Ong Weichong
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Organisations
Public
Secondary school & above
Amid a weakening international rules-based order, Singaporeans have a collective responsibility to defend their way of life, says RSIS’ Ong Wei Chong.
Total Defence Day reminds us Singapore’s sovereignty can’t be taken for granted
15 February 2025
Commentary - Why Singapore’s Total Defence Day remains relevant more than 40 years on - by Dr Ong Weichong
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Organisations
Public
Secondary school & above
From costs of living to artificial intelligence, everyday issues are connected with national security, says Ong Weichong of S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Commentaries
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"Carry Forth the Fire" - A Song for Total Defence
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Preschool
Primary school
Public
"Carry Forth the Fire" was written and sung by AEONA, a homegrown singer-songwriter, in commemoration of 40 years of Total Defence.
Songs
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Commentary - Sports and National Defence - by Mr Nicholas Fang
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Organisations
Public
Secondary school & above
Explore the value that sporting contests have in the context of national defence.
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Commentary - The Spirit of Total Defence - by Mr Chew Sutat
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Organisations
Public
Secondary school & above
Crises and disruptions often have a disproportionate impact on the vulnerable. A culture of giving is key to support.
Commentaries
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Commentary- Understanding the Foundation of Singapore's National Resilience Will Enable Us to Better Weather Storms Ahead - by Dr Ong Weichong
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Organisations
Public
Secondary school & above
A nation’s crisis response is vital for the survival and success of vulnerable small states like Singapore.
Commentaries
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Exercise SG Ready Resources
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Organisations
Preschool
Primary school
Public
Secondary school & above
A list of Exercise SG Ready Resources.
Guides
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Guardians of the City II Card Game
Target group
Primary school
Secondary school & above
Guardians of the City II - The Total Defence Strategy Card Game
Games
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N.E.mation! Short Clips
Target group
Preschool
Primary school
Public
Secondary school & above
N.E.mation! is an annual inter-school digital animation competition organised by Nexus for students from secondary schools, junior colleges, and centralised institutes to express their thoughts on Total Defence.
Videos
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National Security Studies Programme Research Report: Total Defence in Action –Singapore’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Organisations
Public
Secondary school & above
The report highlights Total Defence's critical role in Singapore's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reports