16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue held in Singapore
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Singapore's Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong co-chaired the 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in Singapore on 28 May 2026.
Summary
The 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Singapore on 28 May 2026, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong. The two sides reviewed defence engagements and discussed military cooperation, defence industry collaboration, capacity building and regional security, and explored cooperation in cyber security, artificial intelligence, maritime security, unmanned systems and advanced defence technologies. They noted cooperation in ASEAN-led mechanisms and the ADMM-Plus framework and reaffirmed support for an open, inclusive and rule-based regional security architecture.
Key facts
- Dialogue
- 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue
- Venue / date
- Singapore, 28 May 2026
- Co-chairs
- Rajesh Kumar Singh (Defence Secretary); Joseph Leong (Permanent Secretary, Defence)
- Emerging areas
- Cyber security, AI, maritime security, unmanned systems
- Forums noted
- ASEAN-led mechanisms, ADMM-Plus
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 16th edition of the Defence Policy Dialogue held on 28 May 2026 in Singapore was between India and which country?
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Correct answer: A — Singapore
The 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong in Singapore.
Who co-chaired the 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue (May 2026) from the Indian side?
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Correct answer: B — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the dialogue with Singapore's Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong.