Defending Singapore 'a whole-of-nation effort': Chan Chun Sing
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The strongest link in Singapore's defence ecosystem is every Singaporean playing a part in defending the nation, said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing. Speaking during his visit to Navy@Vivo 2025 on Sunday (Nov 23), Chan said that threats have evolveDefending Singapore 'a whole-of-nation effort': Chan Chun Sing
The strongest link in Singapore's defence ecosystem is every Singaporean playing a part in defending the nation, said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing. Speaking during his visit to Navy@Vivo 2025 on Sunday (Nov 23), Chan said that threats have evolved to become more complex and extensive.«The mission sets for the SAF (Singapore Armed Forces) have become much more complex. The sea lines of communications, the air lines of communications, that we have to secure have become much more extensive.»The threat challenges have become more complicated,« Chan said.Referring to Singapore's finite manpower and resources, the defence minister said Singapore will have to »constantly look at the future" to find ways to overcome the challenges.An encouraging sign, however, has been members of the public wanting the government to share more on how the threats are evolving and what they can do in their respective areas. Read more














