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.
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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).
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.
@@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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
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
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......😂😂
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@@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!
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.
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
@@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
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.
@@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
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
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!
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.😊
Depends on who attacks and how..based on the recent fiasco with SMRT all it would take is a few hits on the MRT and Singapore would be crippled internally. Schools and businesses would all be in disarray as no other real transportation for so many people.
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
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
@@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.
@@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
Singapore does have the shock and awe factor if they manage to defend and immediately go on offense. But once land troops are involved in their mainland, their troop size is not going to cut it. A prolonged conflict will require manpower which singapore does not have. They will need to destroy the enemy quickly to win
It was reported that both China & Russia are against Singapore joining BRICS. One day all the ASEAN nations and many other Asian countries would probably be joining BRICS and Singapore would be left out. Russia had branded Singapore as one of the unfriendly countries. If Singapore were to have conflicts with any countries, no one would come to render help. As a small nation it is not wise to sanction Russia.
Well this depends on one thing is there a nuclear heading towards us because that a definitely lose lose situation if it’s conventional war then yes we can take on Malaysia Indonesia is tougher probably a draw both side will withdraw
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!
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.
🇸🇬 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. 🇸🇬
Well I expected a much more in-depth coverage. Ukraine has shown that hardware is but a part of fighting a war. Also, in which universe is an F-16 better than the F-15? Even the F-16V (which Singapore's F-16s are all upgraded to) is not going to be able to go head-to-head with an F-15, let alone an F-15SG, which is closer to the F-15EX. RSAF fighter jets are ALWAYS outfitted with additional secret Israeli tech, so it's even more capable than the American versions. F-15SG has a much larger AESA radar (with higher signal processing capability) than the upgraded but smaller AESA radar in the F-16V. The F-15SG can track, target and fire at more enemies at longer range than the F-16V. The number of beyond visual range AMRAAMs the F-15EX can carry is more than double that of the F-16V. When it comes to close range dogfight, the F-15SG twin engine generally can sustain a turn much longer than the F16V, which loses a lot of energy (speed) doing sustain turns due to the less powerful single engine. When that happens, the F-16V becomes a sitting duck. Lastly, any invading forces will have to fight in ultra urban places where the casualty is going to be astronomical, including a lot of underground tunnels. But the most important defense is having friends who are willing to stand with us in wartime.
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.
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??
yes Singapore is Small BUT : First their neighbouring countries military are huge in the Numbers but not so much on quality , most of their Armies budget are bening corrupted. Second Singapore top Defence system are in their Finance Industries LOL those neighbouring political leadeers families money are kept in Singapore LOL dont Think thyll strike the country where they Park their money 😊 See something that many People dont know 😂
Singapore wont have any issues getting their Food cut or water as well from the neighbouring countries as long them political head money are still being kept There 😂
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.
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!!!
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.
Why do you think Singapore has air assets overseas?? Does the nearby foreign nations can deploy 100s of missiles in a wave? They dun even have 50 combat aircraft of gen 4.5 and above.. ground based surface to surface missiles, they also hardly have any..
Most of Singapore's conscripts (past and present) are always whining about the time wasted to serve and defend the island. If we consolidate all the stories from these complaint kings, I am quite sure it will be like 10 million pages (A4, double sided) long.
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.
Just look at how much (budget) Singapore is spending on military as compare to its neighbors ... you'll know that the neighbors will think (twice .. trice ... maybe 30 times) before it decides that an open war with Singapore has no benefits for both sides at all ... Singapore is a small nation with a big military might + a totally big Zero natural resource country - what's the point of destroying it and taking it over ... lots of damages but not much economic benefits at the end~
The real question should be: How much land is Malaysia or Indonesia prepared to lose if they failed to invade Singapore? Johor? Batam and Bintang ? Seriously do not fk with the Chinese.
so many of u talk kok while food product and dairies come from neighbouring country ur ma and pa crying and begging to quickly send chicken back when it stopped coming to Singapore few years back now act as if ur ma and pa own whole world
you are stupid chauvinist, in a real war indonesia will eat singapore less than a month, remember indonesia is a member G20, if all money and resources mobilize and focus in to war, just imagine how gigantic indonesia's power actually midle east geopolital far different with south east asia , israel facing proxy war which militant facing limited weapon acces while indonesia has ability to produce own weapons like bullets, riffles, medium tank, UAV, warship and rockets
@@PaganMin-1966 Having an aircraft carrier is unnecessary for Singapore. We are not a blue water navy. And it doesn't mean a strong navy must have aircraft carrier.
Good luck trying to wage war with your neighbours while trying to defend your moms dads aunties in the HDB flats. So much to lose in the tiny red dot. Not to mention the catastrophic economic destruction that follows. Singapore is an island. You are not Israel who can bulldoze its neighbours by land forces. Singapore armed forces is a formidable deterent force. Dont make the mistake thinking your neighbours are like Lebanon Jordan or Egypy.
Singapore has superior air and naval power by far and would make short work of its neighbours without even needing to deploy its land forces. And if they do, they have superior tanks like the Leopard 2As and precision artillery like HIMARS.
Perhaps the thinking has changed now. My time was that if the button is ever pressed, the assumption is that there is already no home to go back to since it will have been destroyed by the time we come back. The objective is to cause as much pain as possible such that the enemy will not want to touch whatever is left so that our home stands a better chance to rebuild from ashes. Even if we were to fall, we will fall with our love ones knowing we have did everything possible and see our forefathers with pride.
Against its neighbour, Spore can’t. Spore don’t have enough weapon systems to defend itself though these weapons are great. Spore can’t fight a long drawn out war. Spore don’t have the big space for manoeuvring and sustain continuous bombardment. What about defending against large drone swarms? The city cannot support its citizens unlike in Ukraine after continuous bombardments. Spore will be cripple if there is a sea, land and air blockage.
Sounds like you have no idea what Singapore's military strength entails. Which of its neighbours do you reckon would trouble Singapore with continuous bombardment and "large drone swarms"? You assume that Singapore's neighbours are capable of blockading the island or that the Singapore military would sit idly by and let that happen.
@@aero.l no way Singapore can defend itself in a long drawn out war. Short term can. Have you seen Gaza now? How many artillery shells Russia had to fire at Ukraine daily? How many shells you have in Singapore? Singapore have advance weapons but not quantity and she doesn’t manufacture them. Many Singaporeans themselves believed Singapore is indefensible. Singapore don’t really have a strong navy. It can be blockaded. It’s a small place anywhere. Difficult to get replenishments in time of war as no merchant ship will sail there.Anyway this is my opinion.
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
Guys please don’t comment on this channel which is primarily aim at fishing info of the country.
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
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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 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.
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.
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)
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.
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
The F-16 is arguably NOT better than the F-15 😭🙏
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.
It goes to show that if your country is rich, you can have the best military equipment that money can buy.
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
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!
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.
"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
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
Although Singapore may not be strong enough, they have many allies
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.
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
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
Incredible Military Technology Ever Built
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!
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.😊
Depends on who attacks and how..based on the recent fiasco with SMRT all it would take is a few hits on the MRT and Singapore would be crippled internally. Schools and businesses would all be in disarray as no other real transportation for so many people.
I know Singapore's tiny but that doesn't mean the Singapore is weak
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
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
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.
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
It is also rumoured that Singapore has iron dome batteries.
Chronosphere and Kirov Airships confirmed too 😂
Singapore develops some of its own weaplns like their assault rifle and LMG
Jai singapur.
Singapore military defense🇸🇬💪💪💪
Singapore does have the shock and awe factor if they manage to defend and immediately go on offense. But once land troops are involved in their mainland, their troop size is not going to cut it. A prolonged conflict will require manpower which singapore does not have. They will need to destroy the enemy quickly to win
Singapore filled with China,Indonesia, Philippines, malaysia, Vietnam workers...its safe..😂😂
@@anaz6274 lots of alien invaders already
it’s*
Singepore does produce her own weapons, look at the SAR21, bionix, primus etc.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 can defend them. Self willing is the key
Vietnamese ladies go to Singapore giving adult services.
Guerilla warfare no longer work. Vietnam is quiet facing China huge drones n missile arsenal. It's weaponry that counts not vain courage
Not against massive Drones n Missile attack in this modern warfare n they know it. Be humble n quiet.
There's so much misconception and wrong info about Singapore in this video
It was reported that both China & Russia are against Singapore joining BRICS. One day all the ASEAN nations and many other Asian countries would probably be joining BRICS and Singapore would be left out. Russia had branded Singapore as one of the unfriendly countries. If Singapore were to have conflicts with any countries, no one would come to render help. As a small nation it is not wise to sanction Russia.
But can this system deal with 1000 drones laden with explosives?
Well this depends on one thing is there a nuclear heading towards us because that a definitely lose lose situation if it’s conventional war then yes we can take on Malaysia Indonesia is tougher probably a draw both side will withdraw
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!
Singapore would actually be the most powerfull at any war, due to its big allies such as the US and like The whole world
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😂?
Don’t take the bait to divulge info. It’s likely fishing 🎣
There Had Been One Time That Singapore Nearly Went To War, Happened In 1975 If Im Not Wrong
I ❤ Singapore 🇸🇬
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.
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?
Only stronger army 🪖 and powerful wepon can protect country 👍
🇸🇬 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 ...
Well I expected a much more in-depth coverage. Ukraine has shown that hardware is but a part of fighting a war.
Also, in which universe is an F-16 better than the F-15? Even the F-16V (which Singapore's F-16s are all upgraded to) is not going to be able to go head-to-head with an F-15, let alone an F-15SG, which is closer to the F-15EX. RSAF fighter jets are ALWAYS outfitted with additional secret Israeli tech, so it's even more capable than the American versions.
F-15SG has a much larger AESA radar (with higher signal processing capability) than the upgraded but smaller AESA radar in the F-16V. The F-15SG can track, target and fire at more enemies at longer range than the F-16V. The number of beyond visual range AMRAAMs the F-15EX can carry is more than double that of the F-16V.
When it comes to close range dogfight, the F-15SG twin engine generally can sustain a turn much longer than the F16V, which loses a lot of energy (speed) doing sustain turns due to the less powerful single engine. When that happens, the F-16V becomes a sitting duck.
Lastly, any invading forces will have to fight in ultra urban places where the casualty is going to be astronomical, including a lot of underground tunnels.
But the most important defense is having friends who are willing to stand with us in wartime.
Defences Singapore no problems NS are well trained.
No
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.
China and USA have singapore's back
However, if China and America confront each other, Singapore would probably be at the frontline…
best defense in the world
No 😂
Most of them turns civilians and run away from war.
@@fifefafqTrue.. true.. 😂 YOU WILL BE THE ONLY ONE...running
@@jayang1028 See whether you as a lonewolf can catch an intelligent robber with a gun.
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!
We have the most advance system
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.
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??
RSAF F16 are newly acquired and more advanced than the F15SG?
yes Singapore is Small BUT :
First their neighbouring countries military are huge in the Numbers but not so much on quality , most of their Armies budget are bening corrupted.
Second Singapore top Defence system are in their Finance Industries LOL those neighbouring political leadeers families money are kept in Singapore LOL dont Think thyll strike the country where they Park their money 😊
See something that many People dont know 😂
Singapore wont have any issues getting their Food cut or water as well from the neighbouring countries as long them political head money are still being kept There 😂
Defend against whom? Singapore is surrounded by Indonesia and Malaysia and they are interdependent with each other.
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
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!!!
Can we defend ourselves. Used logic n practical way of thinking. Building are everywhere. Hehe
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.
Why do you think Singapore has air assets overseas?? Does the nearby foreign nations can deploy 100s of missiles in a wave? They dun even have 50 combat aircraft of gen 4.5 and above.. ground based surface to surface missiles, they also hardly have any..
Ya ya should increase GST to maintain its
I thought Singapore invest in Israel iron clad systems, only implemented the radar systems, recently tested when Iran attacked Israel.
Any Iron dome to begin with?
the only deterrence is their own beliefs
obviously，No
What is the latest soldier : maid ratio?
actually Singapore no need defence, they can go for offence…
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😂
Ownself bullshit ownself
Excuse me are you saying my country is weak don't you just say that to my country
Most of Singapore's conscripts (past and present) are always whining about the time wasted to serve and defend the island. If we consolidate all the stories from these complaint kings, I am quite sure it will be like 10 million pages (A4, double sided) long.
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Na
after watching halfway, i left cause this is some true bs
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.
Foreigners will defend Our Singapore?!😂😂😂
It can't defend against thousands small drones
From where?
Shouldn't be a prob unless our Leaders are dumb
Just look at how much (budget) Singapore is spending on military as compare to its neighbors ... you'll know that the neighbors will think (twice .. trice ... maybe 30 times) before it decides that an open war with Singapore has no benefits for both sides at all ... Singapore is a small nation with a big military might + a totally big Zero natural resource country - what's the point of destroying it and taking it over ... lots of damages but not much economic benefits at the end~
ASEAN as a deterrence is laughable... 😂
How about Israel 🤔
The real question should be:
How much land is Malaysia or Indonesia prepared to lose if they failed to invade Singapore?
Johor?
Batam and Bintang ?
Seriously do not fk with the Chinese.
so many of u talk kok
while food product and dairies come from neighbouring country
ur ma and pa crying and begging to quickly send chicken back when it stopped coming to Singapore few years back
now act as if ur ma and pa own whole world
@@vibr0314your economy is done without their purchases.
@@WitherWinter that is only reply u can comment.....try harder
@@vibr0314 tat is only englis u can englis…trie harter
you are stupid chauvinist, in a real war indonesia will eat singapore less than a month, remember indonesia is a member G20, if all money and resources mobilize and focus in to war, just imagine how gigantic indonesia's power
actually midle east geopolital far different with south east asia , israel facing proxy war which militant facing limited weapon acces while indonesia has ability to produce own weapons like bullets, riffles, medium tank, UAV, warship and rockets
Since when did Singapore have the strongest navy in Southeast Asia?
While you were sleeping and playing video games in the toilet.
@@jakeperalta3797 still no aircraft carriers
@@PaganMin-1966 Having an aircraft carrier is unnecessary for Singapore. We are not a blue water navy. And it doesn't mean a strong navy must have aircraft carrier.
Since the 80s at least.
Neither has any asean country
Our urbanized landscape would be destroyed in a matter of minutes. What's there to defend.
Seems to me that u have no brain
U do realise that we have lots of bomb proof shelters right.??????😂😂
Good luck trying to wage war with your neighbours while trying to defend your moms dads aunties in the HDB flats. So much to lose in the tiny red dot.
Not to mention the catastrophic economic destruction that follows.
Singapore is an island. You are not Israel who can bulldoze its neighbours by land forces.
Singapore armed forces is a formidable deterent force. Dont make the mistake thinking your neighbours are like Lebanon Jordan or Egypy.
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Singapore has superior air and naval power by far and would make short work of its neighbours without even needing to deploy its land forces. And if they do, they have superior tanks like the Leopard 2As and precision artillery like HIMARS.
Perhaps the thinking has changed now. My time was that if the button is ever pressed, the assumption is that there is already no home to go back to since it will have been destroyed by the time we come back. The objective is to cause as much pain as possible such that the enemy will not want to touch whatever is left so that our home stands a better chance to rebuild from ashes. Even if we were to fall, we will fall with our love ones knowing we have did everything possible and see our forefathers with pride.
Your capabilities say otherwise.
The question is whether Singaporean willing to carry arm ? Internally we are divided by the current political parties issues ..
What political parties issues, kindly explain
Dont forget US has their navy here too
Against its neighbour, Spore can’t. Spore don’t have enough weapon systems to defend itself though these weapons are great. Spore can’t fight a long drawn out war. Spore don’t have the big space for manoeuvring and sustain continuous bombardment. What about defending against large drone swarms? The city cannot support its citizens unlike in Ukraine after continuous bombardments. Spore will be cripple if there is a sea, land and air blockage.
Sounds like you have no idea what Singapore's military strength entails. Which of its neighbours do you reckon would trouble Singapore with continuous bombardment and "large drone swarms"? You assume that Singapore's neighbours are capable of blockading the island or that the Singapore military would sit idly by and let that happen.
@@aero.l no way Singapore can defend itself in a long drawn out war. Short term can. Have you seen Gaza now? How many artillery shells Russia had to fire at Ukraine daily? How many shells you have in Singapore? Singapore have advance weapons but not quantity and she doesn’t manufacture them. Many Singaporeans themselves believed Singapore is indefensible. Singapore don’t really have a strong navy. It can be blockaded. It’s a small place anywhere. Difficult to get replenishments in time of war as no merchant ship will sail there.Anyway this is my opinion.
Jd percuma saja punya senjata canggih dan banyak gak ada guna tetap akan kalah dan habis.