| Foreword | |
| Tables, figures and maps | |
| Glossary of acronyms and abbreviations | |
| Preface and acknowledgements | |
| Introduction | |
| 1 | The Singapore Armed Forces' origins and early years | 1 |
| 2 | Defence policy, threat perceptions and strategy | 24 |
| 3 | Command and control | 73 |
| 4 | Personnel | 93 |
| 5 | Singapore's army | 122 |
| 6 | The Republic of Singapore Air Force | 141 |
| 7 | The Republic of Singapore Navy | 159 |
| 8 | Defence procurement, R&D and industry | 172 |
| 9 | Regional and international links | 196 |
| 10 | Political and administrative roles | 229 |
| Conclusion | 248 |
| App. 1: Summary of forces | 258 |
| App. 2: Paramilitary forces | 264 |
| Notes | 268 |
| Bibliography | 300 |
| Index | 325 |