Singapore, a city state around the same size as New York City, has built one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced militaries. Despite being at peace with its neighbors, Singapore’s defense budget was over $11 billion in 2022, ranking it per capita among the highest in the world.
Singapore has ordered 20 F-35 jets and its navy is increasing its number of submarines to eight, more submarines than both its larger neighbors Malaysia and Indonesia combined.
WSJ takes a closer look at why this small nation is pouring billions into its armed forces.
Chapters:
0:00 Singapore’s advanced military
0:41 Defense spending
2:13 Singapore’s arsenal
3:02 Singapore’s weaknesses
4:20 Total defense
4:59 Tensions with China
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Israel helped Singapore in its initial defence building capability. Thats why it experiences peace and stability.
Hope that pple know and appreciate that.
For those who are anti-peace, can go to neighbouring countries and protest.
I am Indonesian military We have more than 4 submarines I promised you, we just dont share it with anyone.
Wouldn't make sense for a country this small to get two or three aircraft carriers?
They would represent a serious threat and "disperse" more their forces
People keep saying someone is gonna invade Singapore who TF wants or interested to invade Singapore seriously it has nothing beside some ports. that can be easily replaced.
Philippine President should watch this.
Gaza has a land depth one fifth of Singapore, a military force that wears slippers t-shirts, against a country that is much bigger and stronger than Singapore. I think Singapore is not as undefensible as one might think.
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Bizarre, especially the 170 tanks. There's hardly any space to even deploy them.
It can only do so much with the weapons it has until they run out of ammo. It’s an island that imports pretty much everything it has which in turn can be blockaded by a superior navy. Its defense capabilities is impressive but definitely not enough to protect its livelihood.
Malaysia or Indonesia doesn't have to attack Singapore. The earth are doing the job anyways 😂 rising sea water level has drive the singaporean government crazy.
All because Chinese people in Singapore didn't want to join Malaysia…
The SPARTA!!! Of Asia…. Huzzah Singapore!! 😊
I always really liked Singapore’s military.
It’s small compared to the other major or even regional sized militaries around the world but it is one of the most advanced and they have some of the best training of any nation in the entire region.
Taiwan can seriously learn a lot from Singapore and South Korea……
0:08 what's the name of this TV show??
The WSJ also needs to increase it's defense budget to combat the incoming backlash for this horrendous Audio
“I’m playing both sides so I always come out on top”
Bro this is not how real war works, it's not that all of Singapore army would be directly involved in a 1v1 fight. All of this army means nothing if you don't have air defense systems, naval forces, drone fleet or ballistic missiles. Seriously what is a tank going to do if China sends 100+ ballistic missiles? Also, Singapore is SO small that its the EASIEST country to wipe out from the map ONLY with aerial strikes, meaning all these landforces have no meaning at all, since the enemy WON'T invade from land but from the sea and air. Singapore SHOULD boost it's air defense, missile, drone and potentially missile arsenal instead of using conventional methods for a tiny island. Meanwhile China is laughing. Take Ukraine as an example, they have proven that air defense + drones + cruise missiles is far mor superior compared to tanks + airforce. NO COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WOULD INVADE SINGAPORE, simply because they can wipe out Singapore in 1 strike. Only one tactical nuclear strike and Singapore gone….
WSJ Using 2 tin cans and a string still it sounds like..
This guy posted from Aquarium
The problem is in a modern war, Singapore would have been wiped out no matter how amount of defence was established. In modern war, countries with more sufficient weaponry and resources can deal a long war. Singapore, with its Luxembourg-size appearance, can't withstand no matter how well-armed it is. It's hoping to build a Trojan defence but I doubt it work.
WSJ dont do him like that!
I mean ratio-wise, Singapore should have what… Like 2 jets and a humvee?
More power to them. VERY impressive! Preparedness & unity can't be underestimated.. Especially amongst shady & bigger neighbors!
Respect to Singapore.
And no i don't hear any noticeable issues with the audio.
Singapore is just another Israel proxy.
I thought I washed my earbuds
2.14 – that one is Malaysian RMAF Sukhoi 30 mkm
Not sure how well these guys can fight. But they sure have lots of hardware including submarines.
Surprise. A strong military is required for a strong economy.
Awesome you guys are uploading videos with audio from 2006
DUDE THIS MIC. pls WSJ your rich
It's a sad reflection of the globe itself. However, if I were in the government of one the richest territories on earth, I would probably be compelled to do the same. Take the money factor away and the picture is significantly altered.
Singapore is very impressive place. I wish I get to go there one day.
The more successful a smaller country the more envious its larger neighbours to subjugate duh…
Singapore better grab some more land coz the world is changing with new emerging super powers and countries developing fast, they will struggle getting resources.
Most densely defended but nothing actually to defend pffff…
I think the only thing worse than this audio quality is his tonality
Humans….
I like the country with the shinner toy
I know this has nothing to do with the video really but,I just like to put out this statistic out there. New York City’s, police budget is 5.83 billion
Remember that Singapore is a Chinese country. They don’t fight. look at Hong Kong.
We’re still waiting for the 10 Para Bde to try on us.
There is something wrong with the sound of this video.