Can Singapore's Military Defend the Country?
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Singapore is sometimes referred to as the world's most militarized nation. But can it truly defend its tiny country?
Narrated by Tom McKay
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Do you think Singapore's military can really defend the country?
No, they don't.
@@rayden5508 Yes, they do not to have to defend their country because they are part of China. They are Chinese and Singapore is a province of China.
@@ethiehetherington5086 Part of China and yet we only bought F35 from US and not China J fighter jets..
@@ethiehetherington5086Let me guess? You're a banana and got your geography educ7 and history education in USA?
No. I don't think so. Do Yo know Rusian war ? Now. War is complex
You'd be bit naive to think that any conflict with Singapore would specifically be confined to the island state. The Singaporean military doctrine is to conduct a pre-emptive strike before the aggressor gets the opportunity to attack them on their own soil; meaning that, before an artillery shell could even land on the island state, they would've long started the offensive.
Any rockets can and will be intercepted by their world-class SAM systems and of course having one of the strongest air force in the region, does help significantly.
Spot on and almost accurate analysis. Our military structure and strategic are very similar with the IDF or heavily influenced by them . Not many people know there’s a mutual understanding between our northern neighbor that not to deployed any heavy artillery at the radius of 5KM or at least inform us in advance the repositioning and reasons or any of their intention , otherwise misunderstanding may occur that may result in miss firing, it seems unreasonable or unbelievable but it was negotiated and come to an agreement on the eve of our departure from Malaya federal.
In 6th August 1991 (3days before our national day) , 3 battalions of artillery was moved “unexpectedly” from their base to Gelang Patah which is about 30km away from Singapore, at the same time they have division live firing exercises with the Indonesian marines and artillery units in that area , this scale was never deployed before and not even this close to our border without first informing us early about their military exercise.
After numerous attempts on contacting them for clarification fall into deaf ears, our MOD decided to activate the mobilization. I was ordered to return back to base at about 4pm (I was already a reserve service man) with full battle order and by 8pm I’m already reported to by base camp and within short period the entire unit assembled with full strength and we draw our ammo because I’m a 106mm gunner , our M40 106mm was ship out from the bunker storage with live ammunition. My base was 8km away from another camp named Sembawang camp which still have almost half a battalion of Malaysian troops stationed there , they were surrounded by our infantry and commandos & later they were all disarmed and being ordered to assemble at their canteen for further instructions. My compatriots and myself sat in our vehicles for 17 long hours in full battle order , only information was if they shut the water pipe line (one of the 2 main reasons for this saga) , it’s considered decoration of war and my brigade will start with first strike and strive to Batu Bahat which is about 110km away within 36hrs , this is where their main strength if their entire military forces are .
This saga ends when their then PM Datok Mahathir finally pick up his call and announce it’s a miss misunderstanding and miscommunication after all , their exercises was call off on 8th august and all troops were withdrawn.
The only Asean country with offensive weaponry . . . .
We should expand our territory. Learn from American, Israeli and Russian.
We dun have to.. Just keep doing the best we have based on what little we have. ... Singaporeans are going everywhere.. That's.. Is good enough
Noteworthy, not even 1 LKY Trusted General Bothered to intervene to Rescue LKY’s Reckless Kids in Lee Family Circus 🎪 … ie. Hardware alone cannot Compensate for Grave Software Deficit …
Remainder to all SG to not say anything. All are classified/confidential and they do not have any clearance.
Wikipedia and google maps in question. You can literally search up Singapore’s military and they will give you the whole top down figures and statistics. Even the US military might is kind of available online too. It is mainly the exact numbers, secret and confidential missions and other weapons supply chains that are quite confidential.
Real information not for Dogs and cats to know here or there 😅 ! Just enjoy the video n forget it 😅 ! Live for evermore ! For Honour n Glory ! 🙏🙏🙏
@EthanChua-v3pprobably fishing for insights outside of tt.
Lol
Agreed.
The answer is yes they can. Singapore "s military is one of the most well trained and equipped in the world. Their air force has some of the best fighter jets in operations flying currently. They might be a small nation but one that has a military that is truly robust and capable.
Guys please don’t comment on this channel which is primarily aim at fishing info of the country.
ur regarded
What u talking about.. what information..
One item not mentioned is the Five Power Defense Arrangement. The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to consider response options to any real or potential threats to peace in the region. This agreement was in response to the United Kingdom withdrawing her forces in 1971. It should be noted there is no automatic mobilization or coaliton of forces by any of the agreed powers. I should like to think that the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand will exercise all military options appropriate to the crisis.
SAR-21 the standard rifle is designed and produced locally...the Terrex ICV , Bionix and Hunter IFVs are SG designed and produced as well. The Endurance Class LSTs, Formidable class frigates and the Independence class LMVs were built in Singapore. Singapore also produces the IGLA MANPADS under license locally. SG is also capable of meeting more than 75% of its water demands from its own domestic sources. The government has also already set a blueprint towards the issue of food security. Depend on the US military? Haha we depended on the British military eight decades ago look at how that turn out. SG is located at the choke point of one of the most important waterway in the world making it strategic for any major power seeking an upper hand in a global conflict(the Japanese certainly did think so 8 decades ago).
Singapore also produces their own tanks that other countries would buy
@@killfg2079 Main Battle Tanks(MBT) nope
Your research is flawed. This clip is only for entertainment.
@@arthuryang481 sar 21 cannot make it
@@arthuryang481 don't be naive. Most critical components are imported. Singapore only assemble. Not produced
The F-16 is arguably NOT better than the F-15 😭🙏
The answer is both YES and NO.
Yes as in Singapore does has the needful reserve strength and military hardware to fence off an invasion. HOWEVER;
No as in Singapore does not have the needful land space, resources, or manufacturing capacity or capability to sustain over a prolong period of time.
A War-Like confrontation like current Ukraine-Russia Conflict can, and will, eventual break Singapore's defense (probably pretty quickly) IF Singapore could not receive support & reinforcement from Allied countries. This is a factual reality that cannot be omit or deny regardless who say what.
It’s a factual reality not deniable but it wont happen because SG is also a US military base so there’s a military pact for US to come to SG’s aid. 😉
@@KKohl I agreed, because SG happened to be located at a very strategic geographic location. Not just US won't let SG fall, even EU or Australia will not want that to happen.
SG: We will hold the line until reinforcement arrive.
No wonder the British protected us so well during wwii… wait.. Har… what???
@@iabckabc5569that was long ago when Singapore has no defence now Singapore have more defence and we are not in a world war
@@iabckabc5569 Some granddad still stuck in the past, were you tortured by them?
Malaysia will not invade Singapore. They do not want to lose Johor to Singapore if they do that.
Indonesia will not want to Singapore too. They also do not want to lose Batam or Bintang.
Remember Israel still have dominion over the Golan Heights.
Dreaming🎉
Singaporean here. i cant say too much but just haha.
Singaporean, please don’t divulge any information that is not publicly available!
These are actually available in Wikipedia pages and a bit of digging on the internet. You can literally type in what weapons Singapore makes and how many of each equipment they have and they will gladly show it. Even how the chain of command and who is at the top is also pub locally available. Already ppl expose info abt the military strength and equipment of USA, China even NK(very accurate guessing from literal satellites)
@EthanChua-v3pWell, it's easier to come after you than those unnamed authors. =)
@EthanChua-v3p most of the info is outdated apparently, i just checked as of 30/12/2024 my unit's tactics and weapons are completely different
I just came to visit singapore, now it acually thinks its just underestimated
Thanks for all your viewers for saying that because I live in Singapore
Singapores military is very advanced, especially compared to other surrounding countries. Its biggest weakness however is numbers in terms of total equipment, weapons/ammunitions and most importantly manpower in which it is the smallest within the main asean countries, it can certainly punch above its weight class but staying in a protracted, attritional war would not be sustainable for its population
Singaporean here. I'm more worried abt the crude old fashion artillery pieces that foreign armies nearby has. This would force our army to go on the offensive, this would the turn our geography into a disadvantage
It goes to show that if your country is rich, you can have the best military equipment that money can buy.
If you run a relatively clean country with the best brains and almost zero telorence.for corruption, you will have the money to secure your future.
The difference between Singapore and its neighbours is that everything in Singapore works. Planes fly, and submarines dive. People actually do real work.
I am from Singapore, And what you said about we dont produce weapons is only partially correct as we build and modify the weapons bought over. We have also made the SAR-21 which is a semi automatic rifle produce by the MINDEF or otherwise known as the Ministry of Defence.
me too
technically, our military's defence is there for show, to avoid conflicts and not intended to be used definitely (as with most countries). it's there as a worst case scenario because we learnt from our past that we can't lean on others for our country's security.
In 2019, The Malay Times conducted interviews across Malaysia with several thousand Malaysians, alongside an online survey involving tens of thousands more Malaysians. The results were absolutely shocking, over 78% of Malaysians expressed that Malaysia would not dare go to war with Singapore due to Malaysia's significant reliance on Singapore as well as inferior military compared to Singapore. Approximately 11% of Malaysians mentioned they do not know what to do if Singapore were to attack Malaysia. Another 10% of Malaysians stated that they would flee Malaysia if Malaysia ever dare declared war with Singapore. Only less than 1% of Malaysians indicated they would stay and fight Singapore.
In light of these findings, from a strategic standpoint, one could argue-drawing from Sun Tzu's The Art of War-that Singapore has achieved the "ultimate victory" because Malaysia's internal instability would lead to collapse even before any formal declaration of war with Singapore, sparing Singapore from firing a single gunshot or expending any resources at all and just sit down, relax, drink a cup of tea maybe and see how Malaysia be defeated without spending any resources at all.
Ok there is som truth about the survey. However there's another theory here....Both these countries will never want war. S'pore's top priority is to make money while M'sia prefers to toil on race & religious issues......😂😂
@@ngmingjie should have a survey how many Singaporean will help Singapore invade Malaysia? I won't for sure
Psych warfare victory by Singapore against her neighbor
The Song Dynasty have looked down on the barbaric Mongols 😏 .
But in the end the Song Dynasty was severely defeated by the Mongols 🤣 lol.
Since then, the Chinese at that time have been ruled by the Mongols for more then 80 years 🤣 lol.
The Ming Dynasty have looked down on the Portuguese 🇵🇹 😏 .
But in the end the Ming Dynasty have lost Macau 🇲🇴 to the Portuguese 🇵🇹 in 1517 🤣 lol.
Since then, Macau 🇲🇴 have been ruled by the Portuguese 🇵🇹 until 1999 🤣 lol.
The Qing Dynasty have looked down on the British 🇬🇧 😏 .
In the end the Qing Dynasty have lost Hong Kong 🇭🇰 to the British 🇬🇧 in 1841 🤣 lol.
Since then, Hong Kong 🇭🇰 have been ruled by the British 🇬🇧 until 1997 🤣 lol.
If you don't learn anything from history, then history will repeat itself on you 😎 .
@@fadzilhashim.0910 Exactly! Malaysia have always looked down on Singapore and kicked Singapore out of the Federation in 1965. After that, they also withdraw from the currency agreement, scared that Singapore's currency will bring Malaysia's currency down, but look at the situation today! Singapore is the only developed 1st world country in South East Asia while Malaysia's currency weakened instead of strengthen! You are absolutely right! Singapore never looked down on anyone and Malaysia always looked down on Singapore, thus history repeats itself and the small nation always win!
I know Singapore's tiny but that doesn't mean the Singapore is weak
Although Singapore may not be strong enough, they have many allies
Singapore military is not only to defend their territory as it shows, it serves to attack the enemy as well, no wonder they have all this equipment in their hands, Singapore's military is very adavanced
I’m from sg and the content creator doesn’t know our defence doctrine but merely stating assets we have.
Singapore is heavily armed like Israel.it's the quality that counts not the quantity.
It is also rumoured that Singapore has iron dome batteries.
Chronosphere and Kirov Airships confirmed too 😂
Singapore has a very substantial and capable arms industry from small arms to 155 artillery, IFV.”, all kinds of ammunition. ST kinetics is probably the world’s largest exporter of 40mm grenades and land mines, among other things.
Our neighbouring countries can’t even keep their planes in the air…let alone fight us. That’s just an unfortunate fact.
Singapore already building good relations with her neighbors, war is unlikely to happen
Don't be naive and complacent. Enemies are silent and adopt two face strategy, hit you at the opportune time.
@@choonhockong8215 lucky neighboring countries are not ruled by Kim Jong En, this dictator can strike anytime, south korea should be wary of him
Good relations only last as long as the neibors’ next govt. Which could change foreign policies
@@choonhockong8215 singapore has no natural resources, why would neighboring countries so free wants to invade? I only knows lots of foreigners already 'invading' the country
@@choonhockong8215 why would they be so free to invade singapore? Singapore has no natural resources like other countries
Singapore Is My Homeland. However Our Government Doesn't Want A War However If A Foreign Enemy Invades Us We Will Not Hesitate To Defend Our Beautiful Homeland
talk kok the best
foreign enemy block the food and water u can eat ur own kok
how long can u last without food and water
@@vibr0314 Well That's Fair. However Singapore Doesn't Want A War.
@@vibr0314anyone who thinks Singapore just sit there doing nothing and waiting for its last day would have committed a serious miscalculation and hence a wrong judgement.
When u mentioned blockage, my question is who? the world? or just one country?
SG minister did say once they have enuff food stock to last 3 months.
In meantime SG does not sit idle n the well equipped n heavily armed navy is not for show only. SG didnt buy submarines for joy rides.
Think before u show ur foolishness
Then be humble n quiet n not Arrogant n Boastful
Singapore must not be complacent despite latest armament on land, sea and air. Always alert and ready for action. God help those who help themselves applies here.
This video attempts to undermine Spore's defence plans..
From Day 1 in 1965 we have build ourselves into a Total Defence Force that takes in all scenarios with potential enemies who want to harm us..
We are friends with all yet dont test us lest you regret and it be too late for u..
We also have multifaceted defence alliances with fair minded others..
Its iron clad and has proven to deter potential enemies to stay away, at arms length..
Majullah Spura!
Malaysia or Indonesia will never attack Singapore.. too little land to gain with high risk & cost
It’s unlikely that either of them will win alone, maybe together.
no reason why they wants to invade
@@PaganMin-1966you never know, they did tried or threaten before.
we have a defense pact with malaysia and we went through konfrontasi together as well.
@@___Danny___ yet both countries tried or threaten before
The Singapore Armed Forcesi is not called Singapore Defence Force. Singapore have strong river crossing and amphibious assualt capabities like M60 AVLB and M3 amphibious rig and chinook helipcopters (all open source) that could put lots and lots brigades across a body of water along with Leopard 2 and AFV in hours. Singapore make their own ammunition from 5.56mm to 155mm ( just sold couple of hundred million worth to an European country). Air and sea launched maverick harpoon and submarines will make a blockading naval force suffered heavy losses.
You shouldn't be revealing too much of military info. Don't try to show off your knowledge.
Equipment available list already at wiki. Possible strategy at youtube.
.not really significant since Newater
@@BrianPatrick-s6b Let them search. No need to give it to them on a plate.
35th Battalion floating bridge, can Deploy anywhere in Singapore but Singapore got no River.
@BrianPatrick-s6b beware isd invite you for coffee and tea session
We make friends. Not enemy
The answer is NO. Our military can defend our country
Singapore does produce her own weapons, look at the SAR21, bionix, primus etc.
Depend on the US? Nope. Never. Since 1941, we learned the bitter lesson that ultimately we can rely on no one else to fight and die for us. Hence, today Singapore has NO allies. Not even one. The closest is the FPDA, where partner nations will CONSULT if any one is attacked, and no doubt issue very angry words at the aggressor. Yes, the core to the country's defence is indeed diplomacy. A very careful dance between all the major powers and countries in the region. Not no permanent friends and no permanent enemies, only permanent interests, as I think Gladstone once said of England, but for Singapore it is permanent interests with everyone as friends as far as possible. If country Z does choose to attack, countries A to Y will protest and support, militarily if necessary, simply because they have too many billions of investments in the country.
Ukraine depended on the US. Look what is happening
@@xxxcool2565Ukraine is still existing. Otherwise Russia would have won years ago
Know some true facts before opening mouth. US n SG do have a military alliance hence SG still exists today otherwise the bigger neibors would have swallowed SG long time ago n due to this alliance, folks like u can sleep peacefully. Furthermore SG buy US planes n the pilots train in US, not to mention other US weapons bought by SG.
Even tho singapore is vulnerable in numbers , but we are diplomatic , please dont spread bad news
"Singapore needs to defend itself from the high cost of living"
- Majority of Singapore Citizens
China pinkies coming to Singapore to stir shit
Ignorant is strong in your comment.
another Ah Tiong ?
Obsession. Does not care about the topic
Try other countries :)
Singapore do produce its own military weapons.
China and USA have singapore's back
However, if China and America confront each other, Singapore would probably be at the frontline…
Singapore filled with China,Indonesia, Philippines, malaysia, Vietnam workers...its safe..😂😂
@@anaz6274 lots of alien invaders already
it’s*
Foreign militaries does not go to war but Foreign workers does.
Singapore has ordered 20 x F-35 (12 x F-35B & 8 x F-35A),as of now. The 1st 4 x F-35B ordered are scheduled to be delivered in 2026.
Incredible Military Technology Ever Built
There's so much misconception and wrong info about Singapore in this video
Only stronger army 🪖 and powerful wepon can protect country 👍
Singapore develops some of its own weaplns like their assault rifle and LMG
Countries can’t rely on United Nations for help, so they have to build up their military to defend themselves. UN will talk and talk without any action.
But can this system deal with 1000 drones laden with explosives?
Where these 1000 drones going to come from and will they have a chance to take off?
Strong Navy as well with good equipment.
singapore only has 6 frigat and 6 OPV on par with korvet while indonesia has 6 frigat, 30 korvat and more than 40 fast patrol boat with anti ship missiles😂😂
@jagodiving doesn't mean Singapore and what they have to cover one island is very powerful, Indonesia has more and no one denies that but the area to cover for Indo probably means less ships to cover all areas than what Singapore has. 😅😅😅
@@GaryWebb-f8u in a partial or total you don't need to cover all areas, you just need to cover most important assets like airport, power supply, energy store etc
@@jagodiving Yea with 90% of them aren't working or had regular maintenance. Is like the ship in pearl harbour. No way out and prepared to be sunk. But pearl harbour is because of the surprise attack, the ship is working.
@@savokisan wow...how did you know that dude
i guess you known everything
Defend against whom? Singapore is surrounded by Indonesia and Malaysia and they are interdependent with each other.
Defences Singapore no problems NS are well trained.
Singapore is too small, so there is no place to deploy troops.
So once the war starts, Singapore must deploy its troops to Malacca along the way.
Rather than saying Malaysia and Indonesia cannot invade Singapore. Would instead prefer saying no one else got any reasons big enough to risk high costs invading Singapore for no natural resources, especially when even invaders need their financial accounts services in Singapore to continue working!
There Had Been One Time That Singapore Nearly Went To War, Happened In 1975 If Im Not Wrong
Their armies are too slow to response due to their luxury lifestyles.
That is SICK THINKING!
Don’t take the bait to divulge info. It’s likely fishing 🎣
I thought Singapore is buying F35 from US...
There are so many inaccuracies here.
If the battle happens on our islands, it will not bode well.
That’s why the strongest weapons we have are diplomacy and intelligence. Both of which are not mentioned here 😅
War never bodes well especially if it is fought in your own territory. From what I have seen of the Singapore defense 40 years ago it was very well planned. That was 40 years ago. There must be tremendous improvement to weaponry and defense systems now.
The current situation tell us about Israel the most strongest and sophisticated nation in the Middle East....
Who will attack them? And what will the attacking country gain? Just a small island and you have to feed more than 5 million people?
Is this video trying to fish more info?
Singapore does not defend. The country believes in preemptive strikes. Battles will not be fought on the island.
Defend against who.the neighbours are not war mongering countries.Dont try to speculate or encourage war.
In the age of drones, UAS and hypersonic missiles, Singapore cannot defend itself. Israel cannot defend itself from the Houthis hypersonic missile. Ukraine war has reveal air defence system can’t track drones. If drone swarm attack Singapore, it will be castastropic. But then since Singapore has good relationship with its neighbours, Singapore is safe from attack.
Meanwhile the Phillipines don't have weapons that Singapore has!
not in the next 5 years maybe
Philippines have jeepney converted from military vehicles and Singapore don’t have
@@kevinlee3465that isn’t a flex.
don't get too overconfident, singapores population is tiny compared to its surrounding neighbors. In a protracted war against a larger country with a larger population its not viable, they could inflict heavy loses but they wont be able to replace their own as easily. Singapores best defense is diplomacy, unless their population grows 10 times its current size in 3 years.
Singapore military defense🇸🇬💪💪💪
the only deterrence is their own beliefs
Singapore tiny size is her defend. fighter plane can miss the target if they fly too fast.
actually Singapore no need defence, they can go for offence…
Can Singapore build a national defensive umbrella by building man made islands surrounding the mainland island Maybe, to deploy air and naval crafts to support friendly neighbouring countries in the interest of building an Asean Defensive Umbrella or form an Asean Military Alliance like Europe or NATO to defend each other turfs.😊
I'll just contribute some common sense views on this subject.
War is serious business and not some abstract notions about weapons, tactics and who has what and where. For most countries, war with their adversaries have some trigger or unresolved long-standing issues. As far as Singapore's future is concerned, there aren't many issues that might trigger a kinetic exchange with her immediate neighbors.
It is unrealistic to think Singapore can defend itself against ALL other countries; eg China, USA or say Indonesia. We simply lack the military capacity to prevail against such adversaries.
Our best defense system is actually our capacity to generate wealth and presserve wealth - for many wealthy individuals and / or countries. It makes no sense for any say an Indonesian Leader to call for hostilities against Singapore because the vested interests in his nation wouldn't allow him to even think about it. Singapore IS the piggy bank for many and MANY significantly rich folks and organisations.
For the sake of entertaining the folks at Behind Asia; lets say a nearby country found some motivation + logistical support from a Godfather country. Let's name the country wanting to attack us as Malaysia and Saudi Arabia is financing it. A formidable challenge indeed for our military & political strategists. Let's even throw nationalistic sentiments like Singapore was a Malay settlement before Stamford Raffles took it out of the Johore Sultanate's hands and Malaysians are seething to reclaim the real estate.
There is no price too high to deter aggression and war has long lasting repercussions. So we and like-minded allies would attempt to negotiate Malaysia away from a war-as-the-only-solution stance. Money is a good motivator too - on the condition they understand we are not sucumbing to any form of blackmail.
If that is insufficient to disuade them; I'm pretty confident we have mechanisms to unlock certain weapons systems for delivery to our doorsteps. Contingents of ground troops from Australia, New Zealand, Brunei and even Japan might well be en-route to us under UN auspices. US may even station some batteries of Patriot missiles or sail a Carrier Task Force into our waters.
I seriously doubt ANY of our neighbors have the moxy to deal with a Carrier Task Force. The only exception might be if WE declared war on China - as in The People's Republic of China. The reasons for us to do so are infinitesimaly small to the point of none at all.
The ball game is to persuade our adversary it will not be a cake walk to attack Singapore. To deter them to the point that their leaders wake up every morning and never harbor the thought - " today will be a good day to invade and take over Singapore ".
Because he will have to weigh his motivation against waging war with not just Singapore, but many worthy adversaries.
Seriously, I doubt even China would harbor the thought of blockading Singapore. That would only be feasible AFTER China has colonised every country from Laos to Malaysia and have a 9 million man army stationed in the state of Johore and staged combined arms exercises for 5 years or more. Then we are out-matched and out-gunned.
I hope that have slaked the blood lust of you folks. It's not gonna happen.
Exactly, for a superpower like China to bypass every single SEA country to blockade SG, the logistic train will be extremely stretched and difficult to defend. That is, unless every other country falls before they reach SG to realise that. But SG will be at war probably due to FPDA.
Singapore can safe from war but Singapore can't safe with are water level for long time
What a silly question ! Why would anyone attack Singapore? Or any others?
We have the most advance system
Indonesia's military does have SU27's which can dodge missiles by doing a kvcor bell and cobra menuever, or they can also use flares (if possible)
That's for airshows. For reality, check with Ukraine
Targets are lock on by satellite.
Do they have skilled pilots tho?
No
Jai singapur.
Bro we are friends with our neighbours
🇸🇬 Looks like you guys can still dig abit more into the history of why is there a need for us to defend ourselves. Singapore does manufacture military equipment & vehicles.. Like SAR21 rifle and various IFV. Secret is essential. lolx. 🇸🇬
so true. tight lips safe lives. Not sure why some jokers goes about putting too much out in the open ...
Singapore has enough to not just defend. It can invade if it choose to.
Maybe SG should invade those Indonesian islands nearby to increase its territory. SG doesn't have enough land to build power plants for green energy.
I doubt that sg can even evade johor or batam hahaha get out of your little bubble boy
@@hitthedeck4115I can’t tell if this is sarcasm.
@@MrSansan9You get out of your bubble bud. In a recent survey, 70% of Malaysians said they would lose to Singapore. Search it up.
why would singapore wants to invade other countries😂?
come try
Singapore would actually be the most powerfull at any war, due to its big allies such as the US and like The whole world
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
dont forget china!
Foreigners will defend Our Singapore?!😂😂😂
World God / Giant / Emperor : I have to protect many places of my Good friends in the world ! So Singapore is no exception, NOT their military power!! MY SON AND DAUGHTER ARE IN SINGAPORE!!!
We tell people about our military to prevent attackers but we don't reveal everything, can the geh kiang singaporean stop exposing classified stuff.
I ❤ Singapore 🇸🇬
The thing about Singapore is if it is blockaded by a country with a strong navy (e.g., Indonesia), it would mean certain doom as they lack any natural resources to manufacture all of their advanced weaponry
Lol Indonesia doesn't have a strong navy.
@@aero.l Statistics state otherwise, you can check Global Firepower, South China Morning Post and Wikipedia. FYI, Singapore's Navy ranks Top 20, Indonesia's Navy is Top 4.
@@kentritchlee8842 Global firepower index means nothing, it only calculates numbers and not the maintainence or battle effectiveness of them.
@@STURYANPHUAYEWLIANG Singapore's Navy has not been tested once. FYI, Indonesia is currently fighting against all sorts of militant groups in Indonesia, some with some semblance of a navy. In other words, unlike Singapore's Navy, Indonesia's Navy is battle tested
@@STURYANPHUAYEWLIANG But I do agree with the maintenance part, some of the people in charge of that navy embezzle the maintenance money
There is only one way to find out!!😁
Can or not S'pore defend itself ?? War is never predictable, not even for military xperts. Even if so, what's the motive or objective for this question??
Any Iron dome to begin with?
yes but not for long
First tell us who would attack Singapore. This I click bait nothing more.🤣🤣🤣
U are a very naive person. Must be a newborn 😆
China. Russia. Iran. North Korea.
@@Bingpot_Cowabungawhat I the world are you saying bro. IRAN???? Russia???
@@Bingpot_Cowabunga you missed out couple of potential countries like Swiss land and New Zealand.
@@billshun3963 maybe alien invasion😂
As a Singaporean, i can say I've learned more about Singapore's military in this short video than all the social studies classes I've attended combined.
Even Israel Dome cannot defend itself well enough and with its massive lifetime experiences in war. Pre-emptive strikes cannot be conducted as you like as it may infringe air space rights of other countries and it can be considered as an aggressor. Russia also started the war with pre-emtive strikes and labelled the aggressor! With cluster bombs, chemical bombs,nukes and advanced weaponries, No country can say it can protect itself especially when space is the next launchpad for military
Singapore's neighbours are not the threat. For them to bring down Singapore would be like cutting off their arm or leg. Moreover, what is there to gain for any neighbour in conquering tiny Singapore? There will be capital flight and no natural resources to take over. Singapore's financial hub is needed by its neighbours, and as stories have emerged recently, it is also a stepping stone for the very rich in SEA to take their money out from their own countries. As it is now, In SEA, Indonesia will become the economic backbone with Singapore continuing to be its trading and financial hub. ASEAN losing Singapore would be bad for ASEAN members. The most apparent threat would be the People's Republic of China. Taking over Singapore and having a military / naval base there would be a great strategic feat for China. By now, China probably knows all the details of SIngapore's military and defensive systems. Can China take over Singapore through military force? What do you think? As for the Five Power Defense Agreement, it is merely a consultative grouping, and a relic of the British Commonwealth. Upon an attack by China, Singapore's closest ally Malaysia can't do much. Malaysia's economy has dove-tailed with China's quite a lot, so it would be difficult to respond. Malaysia's military capability can't do much. Australia, the UK and New Zealand are too far away.
What is the latest soldier : maid ratio?