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How a tiny city-state became a military powerhouse with the best air force and navy in Southeast Asi

If China ship come close to Straits of Singapore, it can be taken down easily.
No it cant .what can singapore do?send some F15s with some ASM?they first will be intercepted by J15s at 600km distance.then they will face hundreds HQ9b at 200km distance. if they have lucky to drop serveral ASM.these ASM will be shot down by HQ16B at 70km distance. if someone can sneak in .its will be intercepted by HQ10 at 10km distance .and final there are dozens CIWS will wait for it. none can hit our ships
 
Hes a false flagger with anti-sinitic pov, expressed in many threads before this.

Already pointed this out in another thread b4.

Why entertain him?

Shameless man supporting aliens bashing up his own nation.

The more PRC members bash up his motherland, this guy become more happy.
 
That is why Singapore is call the choke point. Unless Singapore military is being totally wipe out by ballistic missile.

Maybe in the future, when your carrier group is ready, China can take out Singapore, in conventional warfare.

I think now, Singapore still can take out China military, if China come close.
Yeah Choke point, a pivot, but it need a stick, not Singapore itself, but USA or other world power.

But of course, compared with most other countries, as a tiny city state, Singapore perform very well, impressive.
 
PLA Weather Modification Weapons



The technology was initially developed as part of the Chinese military’s weather modification programme.

China and other countries, including Russia and the United States, have been researching ways to trigger natural disasters such as floods, droughts and tornadoes to weaken their enemies in the event of severe conflict.

China is testing a new cutting-edge defence technology to develop a powerful weather modification system.

In comparison, a cloud-seeding plane costs several million yuan and covers a smaller area.

The system is being developed by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation – a major space and defence contractor that is also leading other ambitious national projects, including lunar exploration and the construction of China’s space station.


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In this case, major floods would simply wipe the tiny island off the map, like cow dung in a toilet bowl!
The 1938 Yellow River flood that was created by the Nationalist Government in central China during the early stage of the Second Sino-Japanese War, will seem like a shower compared to what PLA will do to you.


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When that happens, the hairless mouse pup will learn its place:

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And never again dare deviate from that posture.


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You Chinese are no different to war mongering Americans. Shameful to say the least :angry:
 
Israel has territory to fight over and it has nukes as well as Murica behind it. Singapore is no Israel, its neighbours are no Arabs and America has no reason to intervene.

Singapore is protected by America.

Attacking Singapore is tantamount to a declaration of war on America.
 
No it cant .what can singapore do?send some F15s with some ASM?they first will be intercepted by J15s at 600km distance.then they will face hundreds HQ9b at 200km distance. if they have lucky to drop serveral ASM.these ASM will be shot down by HQ16B at 70km distance. if someone can sneak in .its will be intercepted by HQ10 at 10km distance .and final there are dozens CIWS will wait for it. none can hit our ships
u r jsut another false flagger.

Worst, u're a blackie false flagger who dreams of having a girlfriend with that skin tone in ur avatar
 
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A CH-47 Chinook carries the national flag while accompanied by Apache Longbow attack helicopters during a flyby at the National Day parade in Singapore, August 9, 2009.



  • Singapore is an island city-state with the best air force and navy in Southeast Asia, and one of the most powerful militaries in the world.
  • The country's vast wealth enables it to buy and produce the best equipment available
  • Singapore has been able to integrate complex weapons systems and training tactics flawlessly, making its military a strong cohesive unit.


When thinking of countries that have the strongest militaries in the world, giants like the US, Russia, China, and the UK come to mind. In Asia - and Southeast Asia in particular - China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand are usually mentioned.

But the country that boasts the best air force and navy in the region, and a military that is considered one of the most powerful in the world, is a tiny island city-state with a population of only 5 million - Singapore.

Strong since independence
The concept of a strong military has been ingrained in Singapore since it gained independence from Malaysia in 1965.

"Historically, Singapore had rather tumultuous relations with its immediate neighbors, namely Indonesia and Malaysia," Collin Koh Sw ee Lean, a research fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Maritime Security Programme, told Business Insider. "This was quite the case back in the early decades of Singapore's independence."


As a result, Singapore needed to invest in its security forces. "There was a sense in Singapore that they were extremely vulnerable to coercion being so small," Scott Harold, the associate director of the RAND Corporation's Center for Asia Pacific Policy, told Business Insider.

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Two Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15s perform at an aerial display during Singapore's 52nd National Day celebrations at Marina Bay August 9, 2017.


But with a small population and hardly any territory to train on let alone fight, it became clear that the only way they could secure their country was by out-competing their potential rivals through high-end technology.

'A poisonous shrimp'
Singapore's air force boasts 60 US made F-16C/D and 40 F-15SG that were designed specifically for the the Singapore Air Force. They also operate 20 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters, one of the best gunships currently in service.

Singapore's navy has six Formidable-class stealth frigates, licensed Singaporean-made versions of France's La Fayette-class frigate, a number of high-end submarines both in service and in development, and five Endurance-class landing platform docks than can carry 18 tanks and hundreds of troops.

The army is small compared to some of its regional rivals, with only 72,000 active personnel. But it has some of the best equipment in service, and much of it was either entirely produced or improved on by domestic companies.


This includes the Leopard 2SG, Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicle, and the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle. The country also has compulsory military service, and can quickly mobilize its army for war at a moments notice.

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RSS Supreme leading ships from Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, People's Republic of China, Indonesia, New Zealand and Russia in the Multinational Group Sail in the South China Sea.


All of this high-end equipment is, unsurprisingly expensive. But d espite its small size, Singapore has managed to become a global economic and military powerhouse.

Last year, Global Finance magazine rankedSingapore as the 4th richest country in the world in terms of GDP, and it has been able to stay high on that list for decades.

The city-state has historically had a high defense budget, usually hovering around three to four percent of its GDP, though it has gone as high as 5% in the past. This year's military budget, $14.76 billion, makes up 18% of Singapore's annual budget.

But what really sets Singapore apart from its neighbors in the realm of technology and equipment, is the fact that it is all integrated into a single cohesive fighting force.


"Not only do they have high-end equipment, they know how to operate it in a very high level of capability. It's integrated as opposed to all the other country in Southeast Asia," Brian Harding, the deputy director the Center for Strategic & International Studies' Southeast Asia Program, told Business Insider.

"They focus on making sure their systems work together, they have interoperability between the services. They are highly professional military," Harding said. "A poisonous shrimp is the analogy that is made."

Geographic difficulties
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A Leopard 2A4 in service with the Singaporean Armed Forces



But Singapore's military does have a a big problem - geography. There simply isn't enough room on the island to train its fighting forces.

"If you're in a fighter jet that is taking off at three or four hundred miles an hour, you very quickly leave Singaporean airspace," Harold said.

As a result, Singapore has sent some of its soldiers and much of its equipment overseas. Its military has personnel and air squadrons in the US, Australia, Brunei, New Zealand, and Taiwan to name a few.


While the main purpose for these deployments in for training, it does offer another advantage - the ability to stage an effective counter-strike.

"The idea of distributing manpower and assets abroad ... also provide a recessed type of backup reinforcements, a form of insurance, in case forces deployed within Singapore got wiped out in an enemy onslaught," Koh said.

"These assets could therefore be mobilized as a follow-on force, possibly reinforced by friendly partners," he added.

Singapore's relations with its immediate neighbors have actually improved remarkably. In Koh's words, they "have never been as good as now."

Singapore has also contributed to international operations like Afghanistan and disaster relief missions to affected nations.

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Singaporean soldiers dismount a Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle, February 23, 2013.



But Singapore is still cautious. Chinese actions in the South China Sea have not been encouraging, and its continued support of a US military presence in the region is not popular with some.

"Singaporeans are the ultimate realists and understand that things can change quickly," Harding said. "They know that they need to be prepared for the future and not just hope for the best."

Source: https://amp.businessinsider.com/singapore-military-best-air-force-navy-southeast-asia-2018-4

Their Army is almost the size of the British Army.

Harding got it wrong; Singapore is called 'the shrimp with teeth'. But that's all right; look where he's from.

Mighty Indian military is nowhere in the article. Considering Indians always boast about Singapore/Indian cooperation in defence sector & those Singapore's Block52+ F16s parked at Indian Air bases. :D

The article is about Singapore.

Singapore is a small, independent country at the tip of the Malayan Peninsula.

One press of a button and S'pore becomes extinct, tada where did this military powerhouse go to? OH it just got vaporized by China's military capabilities.

Your arrogance is amusing.

One press of a button and S'pore becomes extinct, tada where did this military powerhouse go to? OH it just got vaporized by China's military capabilities.

@beijingwalker
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Truly peace-loving and at ease with all its neighbours and even near-neighbours. SUCH a heart-warming comment.
 
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@Dungeness

Sometimes when people tell responsible Chinese members that some of their compatriots are rapidly gaining all Chinese members a reputation for arrogance, we are given strange looks. I hope this thread will explain to you what is going on, and why a lot of people, not Indians alone, are beginning to wonder about China and the Chinese.

Do you have a moderator for the Chinese members?

Why would China want to threaten Singapore? But if Singapore wanna show the world it can sink an approaching Chinese vessel, go ahead. The response would be devastating on the little city's tiny army

Look little mouse, Singapore is a nobody and remains a nobody in the military field. Quit daydreaming, not even FONOP dares to open fire at Chinese vessels.

As 70% of its population are Chinese, nuke is not the option. We can sell
More weapons to Malaysia.

It happens in America too, constant cop violence so what's the big deal? :lol:

Let them be, we just need to get stronger at daily basis.

Someday they will have to suck our toes.

How many years?

what about 48 J20 from islands in SCS?

What about 055 DDG (12,000T with 112VLS) and 093 SSN ???

What about 48 J20 from Reffs in SCS???

There is no answer to J20 from Singapore's airforce, China dosen't need to invade Singapore, in front of J20+055 DDG+093 SSN+DF21 MRBM, I don't think Singapore's airforce and navy have any chance to survive.

Why you guys even borther to talk about Singapore? Just let them collide with our enemies, and we will even the score with them in the end.

Already enter service from 2017. source from CCTV.

OK no BM, what about H6K+ALCM

老虎嘴拔牙。

This is a daydream reminding one of a hairless mouse pup unafraid of a Tiger.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


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莫名其妙,实在太可恶的汉奸。
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This puny failed state, reminding one of a hairless mouse pup unafraid of a Tiger.
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Here only a few options that would make any engagement with PLA a one-sided one that would not last over a day, should the newly born mouse pup misjudge, even a little bit!

▲ High Altitude Nuclear EMP Strike


▲ Cyberwarfare Options: Disrupt U.S. Satellites/Naval Surface Communications/THAAD




Not to mention the PLA's Advanced weapons, Tactical EMP weapons, railguns, high-energy lasers and more.

Next PLA DDG with railgun, and DF ballistic missile capable.

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▲ 中国未来驱逐舰想象图:装电磁炮 垂发能打东风。 2018.04.01

PLA Weather Modification Weapons



The technology was initially developed as part of the Chinese military’s weather modification programme.

China and other countries, including Russia and the United States, have been researching ways to trigger natural disasters such as floods, droughts and tornadoes to weaken their enemies in the event of severe conflict.

China is testing a new cutting-edge defence technology to develop a powerful weather modification system.

In comparison, a cloud-seeding plane costs several million yuan and covers a smaller area.

The system is being developed by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation – a major space and defence contractor that is also leading other ambitious national projects, including lunar exploration and the construction of China’s space station.


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In this case, major floods would simply wipe the tiny island off the map, like cow dung in a toilet bowl!
The 1938 Yellow River flood that was created by the Nationalist Government in central China during the early stage of the Second Sino-Japanese War, will seem like a shower compared to what PLA will do to you.


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When that happens, the hairless mouse pup will learn its place:

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And never again dare deviate from that posture.


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No it cant .what can singapore do?send some F15s with some ASM?they first will be intercepted by J15s at 600km distance.then they will face hundreds HQ9b at 200km distance. if they have lucky to drop serveral ASM.these ASM will be shot down by HQ16B at 70km distance. if someone can sneak in .its will be intercepted by HQ10 at 10km distance .and final there are dozens CIWS will wait for it. none can hit our ships

 
@beijingwalker
@Dungeness

Sometimes when people tell responsible Chinese members that some of their compatriots are rapidly gaining all Chinese members a reputation for arrogance, we are given strange looks. I hope this thread will explain to you what is going on, and why a lot of people, not Indians alone, are beginning to wonder about China and the Chinese.

Do you have a moderator for the Chinese members?
This is a "Defence Forum" where military matters are discussed. I can see how some think their views or the way they present the information is distasteful but are not necessarily wrong from a technical perspective (unless it is proven otherwise), just presenting ideas (maybe I am just not as emotional and not empathising with your perspective). It depends on how you interpret their message. Do you suggest members avoid talking about military scenarios? What else is the purpose of the military but to project power, intimidate, destroy and protect assets. How would you propose we structure a military comparison that is more productive?

Personally I won't bother with such a comparison between China and Singapore. Not my cup of tea. I am more of an economics/technology/development kind of person.

If your view of Chinese and China are based off forum members then I suggest you get out and experience things first hand rather than through this medium. Buy a plane ticket to China. Though I can understand the lack of alternatives due to geographic confinement for some. Don't be confined to the virtual world my friend.

Tell me, what are Indians and others "beginning to wonder about China and the Chinese"?
 
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Singapore's air force is almost as large as Indonesia and Malaysia combined and has as much tanks as Italy. We also have more air-refueling tankers than China, a continental-sized country and the highest number of foreign troops in the US (we aren't even an ally of the US).

I'm not trying to boast that we are strong or whatever, but pointing out that this is a country with 4 million resident population to draw our resources from, barely 1/5 of Beijing's population. Every Singaporean knows it is a huge burden on our finance, manpower and economy but it's a necessary price to pay for our sovereignty.

Sometimes we envy Hong Kong, but alas this is the hand we are dealt with and we try to play the best we can. When people say Singapore's prosperity is easy (just because we are small), they don't know what they are talking about.

Of course as a tiny nation we try to make as much friends as possible and avoid conflict.
 
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