Singapore's Air Force | How Strong is it?
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- Опубліковано 26 лют 2024
- Singapore's Airforce is advanced, but can it handle its larger neighbors?
Narrated by Tom McKay
Video Edited by Iyanbriandi
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How strong do you think Singapore's Air Force is? Let us know down below!
Strong enough !
Stronger than a tissue!
Stronger than INDOENshiya's Air Force 💯🦾
We Singapore build Air force is for Singapore not for US
Not the strongest but strong enough for deterrence
To be honest the Singapore Air Force is considered to be one of the most advanced and formidable standing air force in the world. Having the most modern advance jets doesn't mean anything unless your airmen are well trained. That is exactly what they have been doing for over 30 years of flying detachments all over the world. Singapore's military as a country is also nothing short of a miracle in a span of just 50 years. Congratulations to them indeed.
It’s important that Singaporean fighters prove themselves in real combat. But who will be the enemy?
The RSAF keeps a significant proportion of its F-15SGs and F-16C/D squadrons abroad in training so the force cannot be decapitated in a first strike scenario. As there is little opportunity to launch missiles and drop bombs in the region most of this training is carried out in the US in conjunction with the USAF. The top RSAF pilots also attend Red Flag (USAF equivalent of the USN's Top Gun Fighter Weapons School) exercises, and graduates pass the knowledge onto their colleagues at home.
Minister Ng Eng Hen did and is still doing a great job!
just saw the singapore airshow a couple days ago, glad to know that our skies are well protected #aboveall
am proud to be a Singaporean :D
@@layjeekhengsvps7220 hopefully i can become one too before i ord :D
I want to take this opportunity to thank all Singaporeans national service men and active personnel for their devotion and commitment to our defense, the time & sweat we all sacrificed have earned our unity and honor as a Singaporean.
For those fake or salty toxic Singaporeans shame on you and hope when crisis comes, you better hide instead of selling yourself to our potential enemies otherwise you will be “settled and neutralize” as first priority before I pick up my gear and suit up my full battle order to confront any threats coming along.
Majulah Singapura 🇸🇬
@@50centswarlord majulah singapurah. proud to be a national serviceman. soldiers strong 💪
In my fictional world, Malaysia surpasses Singapore in every area because they have Boboiboy and Ejen Ali
Miss out the G550 airborne early warning aircraft and A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport. Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft going to be replaced and I-Hawks SAM is decommission.
Kewujudan tentera adalah untuk melindungi keselamatan negara dan rakyatnya, dan untuk memelihara kestabilan dan kemakmuran sosial, bukan untuk menjadi mesin perang. Kami dengan tegas menentang perang dan menyokong tujuan PBB untuk memelihara keamanan. Marilah kita bersama-sama berusaha, bermula dari diri sendiri, untuk mendorong dunia ke arah keamanan dan pembangunan.
Iya benar, tapi gimana caranya melindungi negara, rakyat, dan menjaga kestabilan di region sekitar tanpa mesing perang?
@@fgp1505th Saya percaya bahawa untuk melindungi negara, melindungi rakyat dan mengekalkan kestabilan kawasan sekitar tanpa menimbulkan peperangan, kita perlu mengamalkan strategi yang menyeluruh.Sambil memperkukuh pertahanan negara sendiri, kita juga mesti membangunkan hubungan mesra dengan negara jiran dan menggalakkan pembangunan ekonomi dan kemakmuran sosial Mengambil bahagian secara aktif dalam hal ehwal antarabangsa dan mengukuhkan perlindungan keselamatan rangkaian dan keselamatan maklumat.
Sebagai contoh, kita boleh membina mekanisme kepercayaan dan mengelakkan salah faham dan konflik dengan mengukuhkan pertukaran tentera dan kerjasama dengan negara jiran. Pada masa yang sama, kita boleh mengambil bahagian secara aktif dalam kerjasama ekonomi serantau, bersama-sama bertindak balas terhadap cabaran keselamatan ekonomi, dan menggalakkan pembangunan dan kemakmuran bersama. Di samping itu, kita juga mesti mengukuhkan perlindungan keselamatan rangkaian dan keselamatan maklumat, menentang serangan siber dan peperangan maklumat, dan menjaga keselamatan negara dan kepentingan rakyat.
Hanya melalui langkah-langkah komprehensif kita boleh melindungi keselamatan negara dengan berkesan, melindungi kepentingan rakyat dan menggalakkan kestabilan serantau.
It doesn't serve its purpose with modern warfare if it can not check the expasionist move of china's greediness in the region !!! SINGAPORE ALWAYS SHOWS IT SELFISHNESS IN THE REGION . IT IS NOT SUPRISE, BECAUSE SINGAPORE IS ALSO A CHINESE NATION !!!
RSAF just announced they were buying 8 more F-35As to add on to their 12 F-35B order
and newer f15bs i think or smt like that...
@@layjeekhengsvps7220 do you mean F-35B because the F-15B is very old
@@pf_legend5808 yeah lol
F35A and F35B are kinda different. Google it. F15EX isn't old. Its brand spanking new. Again, Google can, sometimes, be your friend.
You neglected to say that due to Singapore's crowded airspace the RSAF pilot training occurs at the Royal Australian Air Force Base at Pearce, just north of Perth, Western Australia. Similarly Singapore Airlines also conducts its commercial pilot training in Perth.
Did ChatGPT write this video? Sounds like it
I-Hawk? It has already been phased out years ago. How old is this documentary?
our thread is not the flag shown please
I-Hawk is no longer in active operation.
What about the F35?
But make no mistake, we will fight for freedom.
Why do they need the "R" in the SAF?
Republic of Singapore Air Force
So there’s no acronym confusion? SAF = Singapore Armed Forces. RSAF = Republic of Singapore Air Force.
@@user-jk5um1om8lYou'd be surprise to know that countries around the world do not get mixed up with SAF RSAF & RSN. 😊
Republic refers to sovereign rights, means it is the country's (Singapore) Air force. Hence, to those who keep saying it is US yada yada, the missile tech is from Israel. Just happened that the fighters are made by US. We paid for it. Please pay for it if you want one. Please maintain it if you buy it. No point buying if you are not going to conduct proper maintainence...bad for pilots.
The military of Singapore is for the protection of Singapore... Not a pawn to be used by one foreign power against another foreign power...
We will not be Ukraine to be used against Russia... Or Taiwan to be used against China...
Slava 🇹🇼 Heroyam TAIWANese 🦾
Given our small size, of course we cannot use our assets to help them directly.
But it is clear what our stand is, and we will provide support indirectly if needed.
If the US has Israel in the middle east . China has singapore in ASEAN REGION !
@@ferdinandpo4272No. We're not on the side of China. We never will be.
Singapore's Air Force is very modern and powerful but their planes hardly in their own territory
That's because of how the planes are meant to be used. If they have to defend the skies directly above our physical land, it's too late.
There are significant assets at home to defend Singapore airspace.
Ok
In modern warfare, that is hardly the only way to defend your country.
Singapore selfishness in ASEAN !!! IT doesn't want to counter chinese greediness in the region because they were also authoritarian chinese government with different name only , hahahaha
In my fictional world, Malaysia have the largest air force than Singapore because they have Boboiboy and EjenEjen
Singapore have to most advance military in south east Asia but to survive for long periods war with its neighbours was the most stupid thing they can imagine…because the most Singaporean could not strong enough for that…
Would have liked to hear mention of the diminutive A-4 Skyhawk, which served the RSAF for over 3 decades. This extraordinary service life is testament to the A-4's robust design and its adaptability to Singapore's defence needs.
Lets be realistic here. Singaporeans do not wish to have enemies nor really side with anyone. Because if they do there will be an exodus of illegal money go out of their country. Many Asians and European individuals have money stacked in Singapore, If they do side with anyone these money will leave the country. You can check what i am saying and you ask any Singaporean who is their enemy or who do they really favor. You will have a mix of answers. So where do they need their air force for?
its the poison shrimp tactic ..during the Iraq invasion of Kwait irag only went in with 10k men and 30 tanks and Kwait fell...that will not happen in sg the invaders will need a very large force and even if the comw with a large force and win what they will get is 25km sq of decimated land and and a big loss of thier own people might as well just go around us
total and utter nonsense bull.
Why do you need to close your house door at night when everyone is supposed to be sleeping? What's that door for?
Why? Because Singapore is just preparing for the worst possible outcome (which is Singapore being Invaded by a country) Singapore needs to have a modern fleet handled by skilled pilots to give the invaders a hell of a fight. If you seen history, usually with air dominance comes victory. If Singapore just have their army and navy (but with your logic I’m assuming none) Singapore infrastructure would be repeatedly bombed with minimal resistance allowing Singapore to be taken over much more easily. I sure do not want to learn a new language after being invaded.
@eatdriveplay I respect that. Tell me which side Singapore will go for in a war in South China Sea where CHINA or Philippines-Vietnam?
To fight a war spore only has one chance to strike and hit hard, after that is the return fire from enemies. A war does not just heat up for one or two days and spore does not have the luxury time line to fight, but enemies have, spore is just too small to hold
In recruiting commandos the Singapore one is the most easiest comparing to others south East Asian countries
Ofc its easy, it compulsory for males age 18 and above to join ns (national service)
Go look at the SAF's SOF selection, out of 190, only 10 eventually made it through.
How strong is singapore's air force ?
They have F35's
End of video. The region doesnt have anything close to compete with its technological advantage
Didn’t even mention the F35 💀
In my fictional world, Malaysia have better air force than Singapore because they have Boboiboy and Ejen Ali
He forgot about the 12 F-35Bs on order
8 more F-35As
8 more F-35As to be delivered by 2030.
Now 20.
It's an AI generated script and narration, possibly based on ChatGPT 3.5's outdated info
@@eatdriveplay Its still 12 F-35Bs. The additional 8 are F-35As.
Just another click bait video. Hardly informative.
I live in Singapore ☠️☠️☠️
Singapore too small and a big stage war...Singapore is not well trained well experience military personnel like Israel...a war with neighbours like Indonesia is disastrous.
At the same time Singapore did not deliver the parts needed to build Malaysia's 6 LCS. This is good.
In my fictional world, Malaysia is better than Singapore because they have Boboiboy and Ejen Ali
Singapore will not be fighting US for China either.
As a Singaporean senior citizen, i had served NS in the early 70s. That time our priority is to defend our own citizens to deter sudden attacks from the Vietnamese military forces. The Vietcong soldiers were best fighter soldiers that defeated the Americans soldiers in the Vietnam War. Now, the US is trying to get Singapore to fight a proxy war with China who is our our main trading partner. Singapore is not stupid like the Ukraine, the Philippines who are blindly taking orders from the US. I will not fight with China.
My main worry is Singapore is too reliant for the US military weapons such as advanced fighter jets, naval ships, missiles, etc. Singapore should diversify its risks of over dependence on the US and its allies military weapons.
I served with MINDEF and the RSAF in the late '70s. The US and European weapons are the best and most reliable in the world and also have the best aftersales parts back up.
You only have to look at the conflcit in Ukraine to see that Russia has suffered a huge loss of prestige and weapons sales after their very public equipment failures against a weaker foe. Furthermore their backup is sketchy, hence Indonesia and India are now starting to look elsewhere. Chinese planes are mostly knockoffs of Russian designs and they can't get the engines to work properly. You really don't want to be in a situation where your weapons are expensive paperweights!
Amateurs talk strategy, professionals talk logistics. The reason SG went with the F-15SG and now the F-35 variants is that the common weapons platform support structure was evolved around the F-16 C/D aircraft. The last thing you need is lack of commonality in ordnance and other support systems in the middle of a conflict. This is why India is finally beginning to rationalise its air force, which previously drew aircraft types and systems from different countries. I can't even begin to think why they went down that road in the first place apart from vested interests of various politicians and military leaders at the time!
Have faith in the SG Government. They know what they are doing.
Agree with iankuah that lack of commonality in defence hardware is a problem you want to avoid in any military. Other air forces in the region have made this mistake, to their disadvantage. Singapore could do a lot worse than buy war planes from the Americans, which are arguably the best on the market. You do not want to buy from a country with which Singapore is not politically aligned. Ukraine's air force is a good example of caveat emptor.
@@pervertt On your last point, Ukraine's hardware harks back to the era when it was part of the USSR so the Sukhoi and MIG fighter aircraft and Mil helicopters etc. were the default choice at the time.
On that theme, major parts of the former Soviet defence industry like Antonov are based in Ukraine. Thus, after their 2022 invasion the Russians quickly discovered that they no longer have support and spare parts for these!
@@iankuah8606 I was referring more to the difficulty of integrating NATO hardware into Ukrainian Sukhois and MiGs. Even if sympathetic Western countries donated AIM-9X Sidewinders (short range air-to-air missiles) to Ukraine, there is no easy way to fit these into their Soviet era fighters. Ukraine needs a platform like the F-16 to make such donations work. This aligns with your original (and valid) argument about the importance of commonality.
Thank you dear 1G senior.
I am 2G young senior. The concern was real on reliance of US tech, but hey US also got it from somewhere you know? Her..her....now with 3G more procurement were made from other countries as well thus born The 3G defense forces and leaders.
2024 marks the end of 3G generations and Singapore will be entering the 4G era. More to watch out then. Are you ready?
Why does the Singapore AF have “Royal” in its name?
Not too sure where you read that, but if you are confused, the R in RSAF is Republic.
@@whopunishedhimseverely. Thanks for the education. I thought Singapore kept the Royal in their name like some former UK colonies like Australia. I stand corrected.
@@thomaskim3128hehe. Agree what you mean.
😅RSAF is Republic of Spore Airforce😅😅
@@issactian3143 it's Royal Singapore Airforce...no?
😅😅😅 self praise !
*US Air force is #1 in the world but they cannot defeat Taliban. Israel air force rank #19 but they lost to Hezbollah in 2006 Lebanon war. Hezbollah didn't have any fighter jet or warship. Netanyahu has admitted the Israel defeat in CNN headline news*
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Oversimplification at its best
EVEN NOW ISRAEL IS STRUGGLING AGAINTS HAMAS
Slava 🇹🇼
They can buy anything but they choose American.
I am from🇮🇳 and our Airforce will also defend ourselves only not be used by Usa 🇺🇸as a partner for their self interest😊
But you rather Russia make use of you, the same country which is supposedly friends with China.
Way to go comrade…
Do not be yankee cowboys puppets …
Just watch….. Ukraine
Singapore has no choice but to help Uncle Sam if a conflict ever happens between the US and China. The entire SAF is American armed and trained. Oc course, wealthy Singapore pays the US for all the sophisticated weapon systems, plus the training of its top officers.
Why are you deliberately put on China Flag to sabo SG? Knn, DLLM.
No fighting please. Be humble and no one will taunt you and no one dies stupidly.
Sorry. We Singapore will not be fighting China for USA.
Agreed
Of course not..everybody is a friend😅😊
@Tungku66
Of course not, why would the United States expect that??
Considering your beloved Singapore’s appalling birth rates.. 😁
@@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSGThe USA os always looking for a proxy or useful fool…ie..Ukraine, to do its dirty work.
And Vietnamese people too. We ' re not CRAZY as Ukr.
我们坚决反对战争，任何美化战争的行为都是对人类文明的公然挑衅，也是对我们中国人民的最大侮辱！
We firmly oppose war. Any attempt to glorify war is a blatant provocation against human civilization and a grave insult to the Chinese people!
Kami dengan tegas menentang perang. Segala usaha untuk memuliakan perang adalah provokasi terang-terangan terhadap peradaban manusia dan penghinaan besar kepada rakyat Tiongkok!
We don't have to be strong, challenging and threatening.
Just be respectful, NO tough talking and have good cordial diplomatic relations. We always humble ourselves 😄
We are very happy, despite having a 500 S&W Magnum hidden under the bed. 😄 🙏🏼
Why is the flag of China displayed when the narrator talks about threats to Singapore? I hit the stop button at that very moment.
*FIGHTER JETS, WARSHIPS CAN BE EASILY SABOTAGED WHEN THEY ARE DOCKED FOR SUPPLIES/REFUELING ESPECIALLY WHEN SINGAPORE HAS ZERO EXPERIENCE IN WAR AND NOT PROVEN ANYWHERE*
Why are you making this point tho? Shouldn't this apply to most countries?
China is not Singapore neighbour 😂
Isn't Singapore China's Best Secret Agent?
@@alfonscoen3167 How about North Korea and Russia?
... stand against foreign threat... shows China flag 😆
Tentara Amerika tidak kuat tapi alat canggih .tentara China kuat tapi alat tidak canggih .meskun is strong udara perang Saman Indonesia😅😅
*NOT PROVEN ANYWHERE*
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We all can proved Malaysian jet engine was stolen 😂
@@user-dl3vo1yw9r Stolen from muzium 60 years ago 😄
@@user-dl3vo1yw9r Stolen from muzium for 50 years old engine?🤣🤣🤣
@@user-dl3vo1yw9r *SINGAPORE AIR FORCE NOT ONLY NOT PROVEN ANYWHERE BUT THEY ALSO HAVE ZERO EXPERIENCE IN WAR ANYWHERE*
Because majority of the Singaporean spend their live in air conditioners building and not under the scorching head of the sun and let alone tropical forest
You malaysians can't even survive PLKN summer camp, so don't talk too much 🤭
Singapore need to protect from the talibans muslim
Both of them are coming from INDOENshia 😅
Not again another video just to blame China 😂 why are West so narrow minded
Their PISA score are so low that's why
Singapore 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬
Becouse that imposible for singapore to go for long time period war just becouse singapore lack of men power and the most importance are war meterial and singapore arm Force relaying on import
With Thailand planning to build the Kra Channel , Singapore will become redundant 😂😊
When that day comes Singapore will still be as relevant as your prayer mat on Fridays
The Suez canal handles up to 150 vessels a day, the Panama canal up to 50. More than 1000 vessels transit the Singapore Straits on any day so do the math and go do something else.
Malusia lowiq
In Singapore many chinese ethnic people live their
They love china and want Singapore as chinese Province
No we don't
I don't love China. Please don't put words into other's month.
We are an independent country on our own. We do not want to be a province of China, do not want to live under communist rule. Please don't talk like a moron.
Are you from China?
No...we re not part of china and never will be
We Singapore don't follow US fighting against China