Impact of Indonesia's Purchase of KHAN Ballistic Missile on Regional Security

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence given that Indonesia has acquired the KHAN ballistic missile from Türkiye, the first ballistic missile procurement in Southeast Asia besides Vietnam (a) what is the Ministry's assessment of this development's implications for regional security; (b) whether Singapore's defence capabilities are adequate against both ballistic missile threats and the threat environment driving such acquisitions; and (c) if so, on what basis.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) continuously monitors developments that can impact Singapore's security, including emerging technologies.

Ballistic missiles have been around for many years, both within and beyond the Asian region. The SAF has and will continue to build up our defence capabilities ahead of time.