This Tiny Island Is the Most Densely Defended Country in the World | WSJ

[@yiklinkhoo]

One of the very few rare videos that actually uses 100% actual footage of Singapore (not stock footage or substitute footage). For this reason, this is worth a watch.

[@chrisschene8301]

I visited Singapore on business in 1999 and I love and respect the country. They asked me if I wanted to become Singapore citizen because I align so closely with their values

[@jont2576]

@@chrisschene8301 1999 singapore is very different and long gone, and even if u only seen it briefly in 1999, i think u would recognise singapore today is a completely different entity and "thing"....sad

[@robertbauer3419]

@@chrisschene8301 Hi, I'm sorry but can you please elaborate little furter on your statement "they asked me if I wanted to become Singapore citizen because I align so closely with their values"? Who asked you that - the Singapore Immigration Service/Ministry, some government official...? I'm just confused how can you just go to Singapore for a business trip and then "they" ask you if you want their citizenship just like that? Unless you are billionaire/multimillionaire, I've never heard of anything like that, especially in a country which offcially has the #1 passport to travel in the world with and it has the highest living standard in the world, too. I'd appreciate any input becaue I'd love me to get my hands on a Singapore Passport. Thank you.

[@cosmicspacelatte]

@@robertbauer3419yep I agree it sound suspicious. People lie all the time on the internet too

[@chrisschene8301]

No, I won't elaborate

[@andreylucass]

Buy this man a decent microphone WSJ

[@vasiovasio]

Well... it is Recession, inflation you know... 😂😂😂

[@militiamc]

Has this issue been fixed? The audio seemed fine when I watched it just now

[@razzahling8951]

sounds like AI

[@jasontungjw]

He can consider Shopee hahahahaha

[@latinoheateddieguerrero7644]

Reporting via speaker phone

[@nawwk79]

"Audio Quality Is Terrible" - Sun Tzu

[@neogivxapwntcpaa]

"I never said that" -sun tzu

[@InotBigDA]

“in order to confuse your enemies, you must confuse yourself.” - Sun Tzu

[@slej2502]

-Sun Tzu

[@pubst]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 -Sun Tzu

[@wpariah]

LOL

[@clementckw]

As a Singaporean, I thought that there was an important historical story that the video missed out - SG gained independence from the British post WWII in large part because the British wasnt able to defend the tiny territory. Prior to that the British were confident that SG wouldnt fall, but it embarrassingly surrenderred within days and the British bailed. The leaders post independence lived through those times and recognised the importance to be self sufficient. As we were taught in schools and in national service, no one owes us a living.

[@toolbaggers]

Singapore should thank Japan for liberating it from western colonialism.

[@fot6771]

as a Brit I wonder if we truly won the war at all, given the costs necessary to bring victory

[@micahnewman]

@@toolbaggers And welcome Japanese colonialism?

[@user-jq1mg2mz7o]

@@toolbaggers 3 years of jap atrocities was more brutal than 100 years of brit colonisation. that's how bad it was

[@bryanlim2801]

@@toolbaggers Yes i’m sure my country’s forefathers enjoyed being liberated from being slightly bullied to daily torture. Massive improvement

[@thinkingcitizen]

singapore one of the most advanced countries in world, did not deserve this audio quality

[@davidanalyst671]

Singapore is one of the first countries in Asia to embrace capitalism, so they are super powerful. What a surprise, said Lee Kuan Yu, the superhero of the Singaporeans.

[@socire72]

@@davidanalyst671The two countries with the highest growth rate in the past decades are two socialists, China, then Vietnam. No other country even comes close... Plus, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan are all capitalist; how are they doing?

[@markdsm-5157]

"one of the most advanced countries in the world" - no. "a country with the best tech money can buy" - yes Singapore isn't making those advancements.

[@leakahoshi5049]

​@@davidanalyst671Singapore isn't rich because of capitalism alone, it because literally only has one city. No need to diverse fund when you only has one city to think about.

[@xxDxxism]

@@davidanalyst671and you don't even know how to spell his name 😂

[@nenadmitrovic3120]

The WSJ had to post this so US senators can learn where Singapore is

[@angeluscorpius]

Just Tom Cotton.

[@carr16k]

😂

[@bennysamuelkoh9463]

​@@angeluscorpius Cotton Tim rather

[@Thekidisalright]

It’s pointless, they still think all Chinese in the world have China citizenship

[@faze_fox2092]

"Senation, Im Simgaporean!"

[@helloworld1476]

embarrassing audio quality

[@user47362]

WSJ probably outsourced it to upwork

[@Fee.1]

I think it may have been while the video was still uploading? I don’t hear any issues. Theres just a significant emphasis on vocals until the music at the end plays. Doesn’t sound BAD for me though

[@brycefraz]

They don’t have ears don’t worry I can hear it just fine too

[@Tappy-toes-808]

Seems fine to me, maybe your device is not working or it was encoding?

[@ravinraven6913]

I don't notice any quality issues outside youtube sucking.

[@rishabhshukla4290]

As a Singaporean, thanks for covering this story but also, what an amazing microphone you have there. Is this what listening in 240p sounds like?

[@arghost9798]

Nah, 240p with 128kbps .aac audio file is still not so terrible like this. This audio is probably recorded by Symbian/java phone recorder with 3gp format.

[@phosphate66]

@@arghost9798 AUDIO NERD

[@Direwoof]

It is teh hey you pikachu mic from n64, i had used it for a few yrs XD

[@heehee7373]

​@@phosphate66 Audiophile 😂

[@StickyKeys187]

Are you indian Singaporean by any chance, looking at your username?

[@efstrexius2177]

For the Singaporeans watching, yes there were some info that might be wrong and not updated but that’s a good thing because it helps our operational security :)

[@BigFatPandaaa]

I like how Singaporeans are also always ready to defend the information online.🤣

[@lloyd9500]

Love that. Part of me wants to correct everyone's stupid af take in this extremely poorly informed comment section (and video), but the other part is like "well, OpSec is clearly on point". Keep it up SG!

[@huggybear441]

@@BigFatPandaaa It's SG *Psychological Defence* where everyone has to play a part.

[@andirememberu]

OPSEC always😂😂😂

[@MimOzanTamamogullar]

​@@lloyd9500 Can you tell me about it? I'm curious

[@MaximumPasta]

2:00 that maneuver was sick

[@george_sj4387]

It’s the Korean Air Force’s Black Eagles during 2024 Singapore airshow

[@supervelocejota63]

Ironically not even performed by our own

[@dJ-yj1sb]

Is this what a fish hears

[@legitbeans9078]

😂 fr

[@vasiovasio]

😭😭😭

[@aero.l]

Sounds like AI 😂

[@Mew77778]

Yeah. The sea mackerel mentioned in the video 🤣

[@weijiakong1248]

No. I'm a fish and can confirm we get much better audio than this.

[@RDBean]

Was stationed on USS LaSalle when we went thru a fuel conversion from black oil to Kerosene in 1973. Cleanest, safest place ever been to, now 70yrs old. From what I saw then to what read/watch now, their military is no joke, they take their freedon seriously

[@absentmindedshirokuma8539]

​@Trollingthemloudlytndthey chose freedom from danger and inststability over freedom from government, there are always trade of.

[@davee2056]

Next news story: WSJ makes their journos record the audio for their videos with an iPhone 3 underwater. Can't believe I made it to 47 seconds.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Meanwhile you had no issue watching 240-480p videos with horrible audio for decades including crt tv

[@ravinraven6913]

can't believe you managed to type more than one whole world before your attention span said wheres the flashy game stuff.. if you find it trouble to listen to this, how is your active listening in real life....this isn't bad but seems like a bunch of kids are used to the fanciest most expensive tools, when it sounds better than the stuff in the 90s so sounds good.

[@eatsofeating]

Seriously? it sounds fine

[@cucunjameela]

For real? I did it for 30 sec and my ears already cry a river 😭

[@davee2056]

I listen quite well, especially when the speaker has something intelligent to say. So, not to you Boomer👴 @@ravinraven6913

[@hejma_kato]

I live in the southern area of Malaysia where I got to enjoy Singaporean TV. I was always puzzled by the flashing words on top of the screen. This videos explains one of the greatest mysteries of my childhood.

[@musenw8834]

Oh you from JB (Larkin) there is it? 😊

[@ikhwansaloot]

But why do they need to show those words on TV shows? For what

[@figureofspeech4581]

​@@ikhwansalootIt is for mobilisation of troops. Each code is unique to a battalion.

[@xikungao2376]

They're literally next to one of the most important shipping channels on this planet. It makes sense to be extremely defended. Alternatively just look at what's going on in Strait of Hormuz rn

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

And the Red Sea.

[@ssrae-2229]

Soon S'pore will be history if Thailand did the land bridge --

[@okisoba]

@@ssrae-2229still cheaper to have the boat go through the straight and straight to the port most of the goods should be going to. Don’t need to offload everything and redistribute to trucks/trains and go to another distribution center where it’s offloaded again to get redistributed

[@absentmindedshirokuma8539]

​@@ssrae-2229anyone who think land bridge can replace waterway, has never ride ship and train in their life.

[@Amidat]

but that's not why. it was originally because they felt threatened by Malaysia and Indonesia

[@jjj8491]

Some of the content is wrong. 1. It is no longer a poisonous shrimp strategy. It has since evolved to the Dolphin 2. Seletar airport is not an airbase. It’s a private airport for private jets. You’re missing changi airbase.

[@davidcks]

Ya… some stuffs anyhow hantam one….

[@someb0dy2]

They also mentioned that all Singaporean men serve 2 years in the military, which I believe is wrong. Some go to Civil Defence, some to Police, some to the Military. And all decided by the government how many and who goes where. So not all Singaporean men will know how to shoot a rifle, etc. Many might, but not all.

[@faze_fox2092]

for first one, it still remains true its STILL poisonous shrimp strategy

[@jont2576]

why dolphin?why not free willy?

[@Dragon-g9k7v]

@@someb0dy2 "decided by the government how....." Also dependant on manpower needs for various groups.

[@bodiandras]

tell this man about not standing in bike lanes

[@huaiwei]

That is not a bike lane. It is along the Marina Barrage.

[@masterchinese28]

I remember being in Singapore in 2007. We were attending a meeting at our office next to the Marina. Suddenly we heard a big explosion and we went to the window to see what was happening. Then we saw an explosion in the bay and a helicopter flying low with troops jumping out of the back and into the water below. Had we just witnessed a terrorist attack? An opening salvo from a foreign enemy? Nope. The next thing we saw was another helicopter dragging a huge Singapore flag behind it. The whole thing was a dress rehearsal for the upcoming national day.

[@goodness_graciousme]

Hahahaha every year for National Day we see this! I can understand it may seem startling for a tourist or visitor new to the country during the month of August 😂

[@uronchanokoe128]

Starting from May or June onwards, parade rehearsal is on every Saturday until August. Except on Saturday, that is one week before National Day.

[@lndyrd]

i might've been part of the troops in that

[@masterchinese28]

@@lndyrd Cool!!

[@danielc2701]

@@masterchinese28 There is also another interesting reason for the annual show. Singapore's conscription is for a 2 year duration so after every 2 years, a new batch of people to be trained comes in. The annual show gives every new batch a chance to practice how to organize a large scale event, so every new trainee at least gets some experience with how to organize.

[@TheBlueMotel]

Better to be a warrior in a graden than a gardener in a war

[@existenceisillusion6528]

Best yet: being a warrior gardener in a garden of war

[@GlobalDrifter1000]

Ah so, you are being inscrutable.

[@Redditor6079]

​@@GlobalDrifter1000you gotta be on the short bus to not understand this concept Chief. Read a few books 📚

[@andyb619]

It’s still better to be a gardener in a garden

[@johnathandaviddunster38]

😂😂😢 Given wisdom EVERYONE can live in a beautiful garden H.G.WELLS ...

[@nickayrton3766]

Completely neglects to mention Singapore's tense history with it's neighbors who have threatened to invade or cut water supplies multiple times since it's independent in 1965

[@Glee73]

Stop war mongering. Malaysia has never threatened to invade Singapore. Also.. The politician who loved to talk up the issue of water supply is long gone. Current govt. Prefers working together with other countries and maintaining good relations.

[@Lekirius]

Nope. They just want to revise the 1965 prices. Would you sell your house for $6000 like in the 50s?

[@splashmoby]

I must say brainwashing really works 💁‍♀

[@masha22092000r]

​@@Glee73 yes it did. Stop trying to change history to fit your political views.

[@toraguchitoraguchi9154]

If we read the academic literature on geopolitics of the region, Singapore has been using it's military might to coerce its neighbour up North. I was surprised to read that, but it's true.

[@user-jp3fj8cq5d]

As a Singaporean, I can agree that: Singapore is very small indeed Singapore's military is quite powerful something most people think about Singapore is that it is a country similar to North korea. That is false, in fact life here is perfectly normal and the opportunities the country gives us is very good and not biased

[@obscurifyed]

yea

[@KatJade269]

Whoever thinks that Singapore is similar to North Korea is/are definitely been living under the rocks for decades.

[@TerryCheever]

Singapore has been pretty much at this level of capability and readiness for decades, even longer, I think. We had training exercises with their Air Force back in the 80's when was stationed in the Philippines at Clark AB. Even saw their combat aircraft and C-130's at Osan AB when stationed there in the later 80's. Small in stature, but not in power.

[@rsyoutube285]

@@canelop4p181anyone could be

[@antred11]

@@canelop4p181 Relations with neighbors can change in no time at all. If you're militarily weak when that happens, you won't have time to prepare your defense.

[@TerryCheever]

@@canelop4p181 Not the sharpest tool in the shed, eh. Did you thumbs up yourself?

[@nonye0]

@@canelop4p181 imperial japanese army and british colonial.

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

​@@antred11stop warmongering

[@abyssmal5858]

"Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war." -Venice and Singapore's motto

[@jojoanggono3229]

Singapore has been very quiet about their military asset. Their submarine fleet is the best in SEA, perfectly suited for coastal defense.

[@nerolink7]

Invincible-class submarine is not only littoral but also ocean going .

[@Antsrule]

The subs are built for shallow water engagements and quiet in shallow water though it’s diesal-electric and not nuclear.

[@NewmaticKe]

Thanks for beating around the bush. Those subs are for blockading the Straits, hopefully the need for that never comes.

[@oweneather1435]

Under AUKUS, Australia, not Singapore, gets SSNs. Right now, it is acquiring cruise missiles ( and developing capacity to build them) with range to block the Mallacca Straits. That's the real strategic defence of Singapore, as Australia has done for eighty years, long before Harry Lee had his moment.

[@christhong7421]

Submarines are rarely, if ever, used for defensive purposes.

[@Rocky-life518]

lee kuan yew is my favorite leader I wish Africa had one leader like him. It’s very embarrassing how a tiny country Singapore with little resources became a first world country. Most of Africa countries got their independence the same as Singapore and they are still lagging behind. We Africans like to blame a white men

[@yewsengcheong1637]

We are fortunate in how we have a geographical advantage sitting on a major trade route and we had LKY who had the vision to take to what it became.

[@ShhhHhhhz]

Paul Kagame has the likes of Lee.

[@leakahoshi5049]

Major trade route + one city, I don't think there's a way for Singapore not becoming a prosperous land regardless who own it

[@Kilimanjaro5896]

You can blame it on corrupt African leaders who put their self interests above the people they are supposed to serve and plunder the countries wealth. All that stolen money is in Switzerland or some other countries who surreptitiously hide their ill gotten gains.

[@NewmaticKe]

I am a Singaporean businessman and one day, I was having a business meeting in an African country (I shall not name), there was a raid by the immigration department. Although I met all legal requirements, I was arrested illegally, thrown into the back of a van and my passport confiscated. When immigration officer securing me in the van realized I was Singaporean asked me how Singapore became so successful? My reply was that we do not harass investors. A week later, my host paid USD2000 to secure my passport so I can leave the country. As a business person holding a Singapore passport & ABTC, I can travel visa free to more than 190 countries and use the diplomatic channel at the immigration of APEC countries, it is stark contrast. This true story was told and retold to many business persons with intention to do business in Africa.

[@Tigerheart01]

I was in the US Air Force between 2000 and 2006. After my tech school, my first duty station was Canon AFB in Clovis New Mexico. At that time it was home of the 21st Fighter Wing which not only contain 3 F-16 Squadrons but also a Squadron of F-16s piloted by Singapore pilots and serviced by Singapore personnel. They lived on the base with us and were our comrades. They were awesome people and penultimate professionals during exercises and even real-world scenarios. I was stationed there as an Air Traffic Controller, only 20 years old, and with only 2 stripes on my sleeve when September 11, 2001 occurred... If a war in South East Asia occurs we can count on Singapore to be a friend and ally.

[@kelvinkj7074]

A strong defence helps to protect investors and citizens from harm. Investing in defence is like investing in health and life insurance. It helps everyone to develop and prosper peacefully.

[@sugarly69]

Yes the locals are gna die for the foreign talent

[@bhgtree]

Greetings and best wishes to Singapore from Ireland. You are an example and inspiration for us to follow, Irish Defence Forces need to start following this kind of plan. Well done to Singapore for achieving such military success.

[@coops1964]

When will Ireland join NATO or are they expecting any protection to come from the UK?

[@bhgtree]

@@coops1964 I hope that the last couple of years are a wake-up for the Irish government and they realize 'Neutrality' doesn't protect from the likes of Putin.

[@matttrafton2725]

Way to go small nation.💪Stay strong.

[@richardglady3009]

I had the great opportunity to visit Singapore twice in the 80’s when I served in the US Navy. I was on a nuclear powered carrier that was welcomed with open arms. Singapore was a beautiful island and great just to walk around. I’m saddened that they are forced to extreme measures to protect themselves…but Switzerland has had a similar reality for centuries. Thanks for the video.

[@user-jk5um1om8l]

The U.S. military has underpinned regional prosperity in the Asia Pacific for decades. It’s why our leaders drive home one message repeatedly to their U.S. counterparts when they visit Capitol Hill: American engagement and presence in the region has seen sustained peace which sets the conditions for trade, economic growth and everything else. Receding U.S. power and the potential end of the Pax Americana makes people nervous (even the Vietnamese, who you fought a long and destructive war with, want Americans to stay). I know you don’t hear this very often from non-Americans, but thank you for your service.

[@richardglady3009]

@@user-jk5um1om8l that was a beautiful statement. Thank you. I am also saddened that the US has very definitely taken a step backward from being a reliable friend, in the region. As learnt by both Ukraine and Israel, long term support from the US is not dependable. It’s not just specific US leaders, it is also a population that provides little support for sacrifice for a bigger cause. Try to imagine a universal draft of 18 year olds in the US (like the one Singapore and Israel have). The ensuing chaos would cost any politician his or her job. So…thank you to the people of Asia-Pacific for carrying the load that the US is increasingly unwilling to do so.

[@moltenvanilla]

Hello❤

[@danielc2701]

@@richardglady3009 In a way I see the current political turmoil in the US as a good thing. It drives home the lesson of responsible voting and the US will be stronger for that in the future. Stay strong and remember, tough times don't last, tough men do.

[@denlimwolf]

Those airobatics were insane. Had to do a retake in slow motion to see how those jets didn't collide in the air.

[@Dragon-g9k7v]

It's a view thing. If you get a different view, side/back/right under/etc, you will see a good safety separation, though it's still pretty close compared to normal operations. Check out different videos on Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, some will show the "in cockpit" view. They look really good from the front but it's still a pretty safe maneuver [increase risk, but also increase mitigation with practise, training, etc].

[@Kelvin_Foo]

Those aerobatic jets are actually South Korean (ROKAF Black Eagles). The RSAF does have a demonstration team with F-16s (Black Knights) but these are pilots from operational squadrons that are assigned on an "as needed" basis for events like the National Day Parade or Singapore Airshow.

[@denlimwolf]

@@Kelvin_Foo that's awesome. I was stationed in Korea for a year and got to see the Korean F16s all the time.

[@Expt626]

There's a trick to it. The clue is your eyes cant perceive depth with no object to reference.

[@philip2205]

The audio quality of the narration is quite poor

[@neuropathical]

seems to be an issue with something that reduces noise floor, or a noise cancelling issue, raw audio should've just been used instead

[@Fee.1]

I’m not hearing an issue.

[@lloyd9500]

Bro was talking like a robot. Every sentence had the same intonation. So jarring.

[@tedl8178]

i thought my sound bar is broken

[@ravinraven6913]

thought? is? Thought is pass tense and "is" is current. So you thought in the past the your sound bar is broken now? sounds like more than that is broken...

[@eatsofeating]

It probably is, lol

[@michaelashley2855]

How spoiled we have become

[@SuperRSWalkthrough]

Small correction of Singaporean men serving two years of military service. Basically conscription. But its not just conscription to the army. Its conscription into 3 sectors: Military, Police, and Civil Defence (Emergency First Response). Of course its not an equal split among these 3. The military does definitely get the most manpower out of the three at any given intake. I served as a firefighter, and now pivoted to aircraft firefighting and am working in an airbase providing fire protection coverage. Always a treat to watch them take off right in front of our fire station, especially at night when you can see the afterburners

[@lienlaopei5682]

What's with the complaints about the audio. Sound fine to me or maybe they have rectified it.

[@Peizxcv]

Nope, still very poor quality and I am on upper-mid range PC speakers. I assume if you are on earbuds it would be even more obvious

[@coops1964]

Sounds fine to me on MacBook Pro internal speakers?

[@noorulhasan4904]

You're deaf then

[@lienlaopei5682]

I'm the one who heard it fine. Guess who is the deaf one. @@noorulhasan4904

[@greywolf7577]

@@Peizxcv I was using head phones. The sound wasn't perfect, but I could easily understand it. People just are too picky sometimes.

[@skullsaintdead]

Much love from Australia, dear Singapore!

[@wyattearp88]

Much love from Singapore, dear Australia!

[@Pfyzer]

Nuh uh

[@城邦寡人]

Welcome Dearest Australia military assets to perform servicing, replenishment and docking in Singapore. Many Australian soldiers had sacrifice their lives defending Singapore against Japanese in WW2. During my time in the army, I was involved in the memorial ceremony in Kranji Cemetery to paid respect the glorious dead of Australian soldiers who fought in WW2 defending Singapore. Filled with gratitude, I only have the best wishes for Australia. Thanks!

[@DK-yz9xk]

@@城邦寡人you think they defended Singapore for us? 🙄🙄

[@thehair9741]

I remember going to Australia n visiting one of the souvenir shops owned by a Singaporean in Australia.. suddenly a white dude came in n shouted "go back to ur country"..from Aussie with love 😂

[@rudiruttger]

It's clear to see in the historical record what happens to small nations that don't maintain healthy civic defense.

[@eduardoking8402]

Yup. Present day lesson...Ukraine. There is so much allies can help and donate. How long can the money keep flowing?

[@Dept246]

Singapore is a shipping hub with vessels arriving around the clock. That may be one of the reasons why they spend a large amount on the military.

[@aeroAdvocate]

@@eduardoking8402 Please take your geography classes again. Do you have any idea how huge Ukraine is?

[@eduardoking8402]

@@aeroAdvocate of course I know how big Ukraine is, but it is still 28x smaller than Russia. While it may be much much much larger than Singapore, it never bothered to boost its military defence....until Russia struck. There is no need for me to take my geography class again, thank you.

[@nfaudoa801]

⁠@@aeroAdvocate Funny of you to think that he was talking about land mass. 😂 That never once crossed my mind since I was thinking population size and civil defense. 😂

[@Chisato_Strafe]

Hopefully we Malaysia can forever maintain peaceful and friendly relations with all our neighbor.

[@dericofdorking]

Don't cut off the water then 😂

[@codfusilli5879]

Then return Sabah to the Philippines! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@leakahoshi5049]

​@@codfusilli5879I had to google it and holy it was disputed since 1800

[@MeHaziq]

@@codfusilli5879 why would sabahan want to dowgrade tho

[@Vivinovianafebriani]

As an Indonesian, I also hope that our government will maintain good relations with Singapore For the progress of Southeast Asia Conflict is no longer relevant, we must work together, Long live ASEAN 🇸🇬🇲🇾🇮🇩♥️

[@PeterMuskrat6968]

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.

[@Talemuse-Cyoa]

Something that is not mentioned in the video, Singapore's military maintenance. Unlike some nations in our neighborhood, our planes actually fly and ships don't turn into submarines 🤣🤣

[@aeroAdvocate]

It's a complete waste of money. Singapore can't be defended in any way. Just ask the British; they were the last to try during WW2.

[@samiel1014]

@@aeroAdvocate pretty sure you guys ran with tails tuck between legs

[@user-jk5um1om8l]

@@aeroAdvocateThe British were facing the wrong way expecting an invasion from the sea. 😂 That’s just incompetence, not a result of being inherently indefensible. The forward, almost offensive posture of the Singapore military is geared towards not being sitting ducks in the event of a conflict…

[@PeterMuskrat6968]

@@Talemuse-Cyoa The next important thing on the list after actually having the equipment is maintaining it. Keep up the good maintenance and you’ll fear not the result of any battle.

[@Timholle]

Singapore is one of the only few counties I’m impressed with

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Respect to Singapore. And no i don't hear any noticeable issues with the audio.

[@FifyKaqiqiPain]

As a Singaporean I feel very proud of my country 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

[@Azaya112]

As a British I can say congrats

[@Murdock444]

As a Canadian I always mention your country in conversation as an example when talking politics and policy making. I think you guys have managed to come up with balanced solutions to certain issues many country's struggle with.

[@danielc2701]

@@Murdock444 One thing I did notice about Singapore is that the government REALLY does not like ideology. From their history, I can sort of guess why, first Communism, which was basically the ideology of equal distribution, then the Malay ideology of racial supremacy, so I suspect that whenever someone comes up with a "dream", the Singapore government get allergic reactions. So diplomatically, it's best to approach Singapore as a pragmatically as possible and directly discuss costs and benefits. Leave the democracy and equality arguments behind because it will not resonate with them and might even cause an adverse reaction. They've been on the receiving end of too many "dreamers".

[@hughjass1044]

Respect to Singapore from Canada!

[@youruncle5555]

Canada sucks

[@CatErpillar618]

We don't care

[@Antsrule]

:)

[@tailsorange2872]

We don't care if you don't care; You don't matter.@@CatErpillar618

[@LordSesshaku]

Everyone points out the audio and mic quality. But I just want to reaffirm that the content itself is good and professional. So don't fire the guy, just buy him a good microphone.

[@tealkerberus748]

Good for them. I like seeing small nations succeed and own their situation.

[@JohnnyJQuest]

Surprise. A strong military is required for a strong economy.

[@FutaCatto2]

Singapore's economy is strong because the government is good at acting passive towards rich countries. Our military still depends on foreign militaries, just like our economy. We don't have the land to raise animals and agriculture. The culture here is usually just study, work, money equals happy.

[@mistermood4164]

Japan?

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

⁠​⁠@@FutaCatto2passive to what strong countries the US/China/west? Also sigipore is a country that makes the global elite/rich happy, that y it is how it is. Can u tell me how the military relies on forgein military and the economy too

[@FutaCatto2]

@@Bell_plejdo568p I don't need to tell you about our military. The fact we are considered the smallest country in the world, we need the support of foreign militaries. Singapore has always relied on Malaysia for food and water. Australia supplies us with the most beef and milk. Thailand supplies food. America supplies jewelry and opens businesses here in Singapore to maintain both relations and economy.

[@WitherWinter]

@@FutaCatto2we aren’t the smallest country in the world.

[@CameronKang91]

2:15 that's Royal Malaysian Air Force's Sukhoi SU-30MKM, not Singapore's haha

[@simroysten7963]

Only one for demonstration purposes only at air shows. But they have invisible LCS navy vessels too.

[@nobunagaoda5217]

Just be grateful that they didn't put a Chinese J10 in this video.

[@samueladams2340]

One of our neighbors (Indonesia) disapproved of our independence in 1965 so much that they regularly sent suicide bombers to target civilian or state buildings. The Macdonald house bombing was a famous case where they bombed a civilian building. We caught and then hung the bombers in public view and sent the corpses back to Indonesia. Other than that they would also position their missiles just a few kilometers offshore to point at our downtown. Another one of our neighbors (Malaysia) who we were heavily reliant on for water and food imports for most of our history, regularly threatened to "turn off the tap" and would sabotage our food supply. These two would work together and stage a military operation they called "Total Wipeout" (Pukul Habis) a mere 20 km from our borders. They would also routinely invade our airspace and do flyovers during culturally significant dates like Independence Day. Because of these two gems we call neighbors, we're the most densely defended country in the world. Although nowadays they aren't as wild as they were in the past, Singapore would never allow themselves to be at their mercy.

[@dwyprabowo9909]

we're Indonesian not considered SG as enemy or threat, I hope ASEAN not supposed to be a battle ground between 2 superior country like US and China

[@samueladams2340]

@@dwyprabowo9909 You guys are cool nowadays, we cooperate a lot with each other. I hope that doesn't change.

[@angeluscorpius]

"regularly threatened to "turn off the tap" " - When Mahathir (recognise that it is not Malaysia, but certain people) comes to visit, we will show him the Rain Vortex at Jewel, the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City, the Rain Oculus at Marina Bay Sands, the Waterfall at Cloud Forest, and the waterfall behind the Bus stop at Bird Paradise, and tell him "some people use water to blackmail. We use water to attract tourists." Then we show him the Merlion spitting.

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

​@@samueladams2340since when did renegotiating water price become an act of war?

[@christiantobing8040]

Indonesia can destroyed singapore even without indonesian troops actualy landed in singaporean soil, with a mass artilery barrage (yes Indonesia have more artilery) from batam and riau island, the Singaporean air force fighter jets even dont have time to take off, even if they did they have little time to do maneuver to avoid anti air missile, the indonesia too have more larger navy and anti submarine warfare ship, yes Indonesia will pay a high price for it but eventually they will overcome and hoist their flag in the istana, and yes the best defense policy for singapore is to maintain the good relation with its neighbours

[@Revster]

Where I grew up (In South East Asia but outside of Singapore) we’d get their versions of most mainstream cable channels This explains so much because these would pop up and obstruct cartoons and sit coms out of nowhere

[@Scaleyback317]

I went to school in Singapore in the '60's. I lived in Kluang, Johore. My late Dad, had nothing but admiration for Singapore. I admit, even all these years later and in full knowledge that the SIngapore I grew to love is long gone, I still have a soft spot for the Island(s) and have yet to meet a Singaporean who I have not liked as a person.

[@gloriagloria5377]

You will not be missed. 😊

[@chrisschene8301]

Us warships are refurbished in Singapore and us carrier groups often patrol nearby. Singaporean pilots train at Luke Airforce base right nearby my phoenix home

[@mattgummerson8370]

The UK has a naval base there too, nothing compared to the US presence though

[@gl1363]

More like restock on supplies

[@philipchan79]

US warships are refurbished in Japan and US carrier groups often patrol nearby north asia region. Not nearby Singapore.

[@NewmaticKe]

@@mattgummerson8370 There are no foreign naval base in Singapore. The country is so small, you can look over it on google map

[@gl1363]

@@philipchan79 they do however stop by and get resupply in sg

[@johanea]

Maker and model of your microphone please? I’d like myself some early 90’s sound quality when feeling nostalgic.

[@quadrantalerror1121]

I lived in singapore for 7 years and there are military bases almost on every street (exaggerating),i never realized how militarized it is until i left

[@weekiatchan5520]

Oh really. Surely that’s an exaggeration.

[@NickWheelon]

​@@weekiatchan5520 It is, but the sentiment is correct

[@jont2576]

its only 800sqkm or 25 by 35km......10 times smaller than melbourne or some american state like hawaii.....even if we had only 20 barracks how far apart do u think they would be?

[@quadrantalerror1121]

@@weekiatchan5520 its an exaggeration

[@davidcks]

Haha😂😂

[@BSingh-on4qr]

5:11 Look I don't know the details of the politics over there, but simply hearing speak calmly but seemingly honestly about reversing his decision/assessment, owning up to it with sensible explanation, makes it seem so much better than many western countries

[@ChenJiaRuiNhps]

I’m from Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤❤❤!

[@YOUPIMatin123]

Long live Singapore. Love this little city.

[@allenincabra]

crazy that singapore has more tanks than the UK

[@lynnecromack4933]

Maybe , but we have Challenger...

[@bambangl]

​@@lynnecromack4933 And we have Leopards

[@budisoemantri2303]

I think it's because the UK put more effort and budget to their navy and air force because they have a lot of territories across the globe and they're an island nation surrounded by "friendly" Nato nation

[@shawnc5188]

Correction: Singapore will not be operating 8 submarines concurrently, as your article falsely states. The four Invincible-class boats will replace the last two Challenger-class submarines, originally launched in 1967 in Sweden, and the two Archer-class, which were also built for the RSwN and launched in 1986-1987.

[@nuggetmanman5459]

Invincible till a barrage of bombs

[@megane9861]

​@@nuggetmanman5459do you mean "depth charges"

[@supervelocejota63]

@@nuggetmanman5459fool it’s not like Malaysia/Indonesia even possess the tech to locate and detect subs frm aircraft, assuming they even have a sizeable amount of operationally ready aircraft given the history of poor funding and lackluster maintenance, and last time I checked SU-27 vs modernised F16s/F15s isn’t even a competition

[@Buttercookies0]

Do not reveal unnecessary military info. There are spies everywhere.

[@naweiheng]

Seletar Airport is civilian. The 4th air base is in Changi

[@thomasmurray3920]

I have visited Singapore multiple times in the 70s and 80s, and loved it. Although much has changed since then, it is still a model gif other nations to follow. I had an opportunity to work with their navy, and they were all highly professional. It should also be noted that they have developed weapons of their own, such as the Ultimax 100 light machine gun. It is one of the lightest possibly in the world, and is in use by a number of other countries.

[@chrisschene8301]

Would not trade my US freedom and Chaos for the lack of freedom in Singapore.

[@johnchua9387]

​@@chrisschene8301You don't stand a chance becoming a Singaporean even if you were to try. Bet you don't even know where Singapore is located. A hint, Singapore is not part of China like many of your comrades who sucks in geography think it is.

[@liongjiahwong5478]

​@@chrisschene8301after 7 PM, your children are not allowed to go out. Is the call freedom. In Singapore anyone can go home at Midnight.

[@chrisschene8301]

@@johnchua9387 blocking you

[@chrisschene8301]

@johnchua9387 not everyone is stupid like you. Do they still use the cane for judical punishment? They should apply it to you for being so educated and an LGBTQ embarrassment to SG, bringing dishonor upon SG.

[@alexandral8913]

majulah singapura ❤

[@introvertlyadam]

Ya, majukan lah Singapura dengan cara sendiri

[@SShiJie]

I'm enlisting in the Singapore Army this year, no idea if this video was recommended to me on purpose

[@hiroyukishinichi9873]

Dun worri, just focus on your training, still peacetime 🫶

[@MSkallywagg]

Good luck

[@ecksdee1637]

Good luck bro. Defend Freedom 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇸🇬🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺🇯🇵🇦🇺🇰🇷

[@rmn4]

Thank you for your service o7

[@DressedRunner]

Thank you for your service. ORD lor.

[@me.account9690]

Best neighbourhood 🇲🇾🇸🇬 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@1965Singaporean]

Malaysia should give Singapore Johore without any conditions. Malaysian are wasting resources.

[@jirehrophe]

@@1965Singaporean

[@1965Singaporean]

@@jirehrophe who threaten to cut water supply?

[@1965Singaporean]

@@jirehrophe SG should join NATO an not to be bully by MY. Always say our Bak kut teh lousy and not original.

[@katong1953]

@Merlion. Singapore should join NATO? Get lost. Why don't you pack up and go to Ukraine and fight for NATO and the US empire?

[@ArjunaArjuna-z1h]

Small country but the people there got the big heart .

[@soosainathan1753]

Lee Kuan Yew made Singapore happen while Mahatir made Malaysians wonder what happened.

[@PhiloSurfer]

Lee Kuan Yew made wonder happened in Singapore while Mahathir made Malaysians wonder what happened.

[@pringlessourcream9527]

😂 And at his age now, he is still continuing to make Malaysians ask what happen?

[@atTheHop]

I've been to Singapore. I love that place.

[@chocomelonsugarhigh]

Thanks to all my NS men. You’re doing great in protecting the country 🥰

[@MrBernardonghc]

I believe 90% of all Singaporean man above 20 years old are trained to take up weapon and defend our land. This is something that we are proud and ready to defend, our land Singapore!

[@MaxPower-11]

One of the interesting things about Singapore’s military history is the involvement of the Israel Defense Forces in the setting up of the Singapore Armed Forces. To this day the two countries have extremely close military ties.

[@nuggetmanman5459]

Which explains sg’s pro israel stance

[@waisinglee1509]

@@nuggetmanman5459 It's more pro-peace than pro-Israel.

[@stevetaylor8298]

And Singapore's close relations and cooperation with Australia. A lot of Singapore's training is done with and in Australia.

[@user-jt3dw6vv4x]

@@nuggetmanman5459 No, it's non-aligned. It maintains good relations with everybody.

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

They have commonality in that they’re both small nations that must be capable of rapid and decisive response before being overwhelmed. Something they share with Switzerland but without the formidable natural barriers.

[@skwb1973]

As a Singaporean NSmen, I am sibei howlian

[@balloonbuster]

Nowadays NSF got better pay than lao peng in the 70's. $90 still need to pay for 60 cents haircut.

[@skwb1973]

@@balloonbuster defintely. They are paid more than my sergeant’s grandmother.

[@Dckw]

Nsmen big fk meh?

[@skwb1973]

@@Dckw bigger than your grandmother

[@Dckw]

@@skwb1973 Ah neh mind knock it down!

[@thewatchloungechris]

Singapore is def a wealthy country for sure when I was working at Luxury Bazaar my biggest watch deal I ever made was to a private collector in Singapore for $425,000 . Crazy for one watch !

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

I wear a 300 bucks watch

[@nextinstitute7824]

​@@AbuHajarAlBugattiI wear no watch. I have a phone. Works for me 😬

[@paulmcmullan9931]

Singapore has two air force training bases in Australia.

[@MickeyPickney-dc6tj]

Another one in Arizona.

[@musenw8834]

Yeah the shoal water bay training area is the main one if I remember correctly. The other one I can't remember if it's in Queensland or wherever else.

[@TrueChell]

Singapore is very impressive place. I wish I get to go there one day.

[@GlobalDrifter1000]

Terribly expensive

[@stephenlim2852]

May i know where are you from?

[@MickeyPickney-dc6tj]

You are SG Custom Officer on KZbin?😁

[@firdaus125]

nothing much to do here

[@GlobalDrifter1000]

@@stephenlim2852 presently the the USA. Also hold EU passport. Spent 6 years in asia.

[@prawnproductions234]

Proud to be part of this island.

[@whyismyricewet1986]

Next video: how this huge news corporation has their employees record videos using microphones from 1965

[@philipgates988]

They were better in 1965..

[@gregjohnson8520]

Thank you for a great summarization and comparison of Singapore.

[@Gurashi]

Is that the best microphone WSJ has to offer?

[@serdarcam99]

Fr my headset mic sounds mucj better than this

[@LevUFO]

I think the voice is recorded on a laptop mic and then they used a software to remove the room noise which is what makes it sound so garbled.

[@mrmisplaytcg]

Whenever a channel says something good about Singapore, there will be someone commenting: Cut off water supply And the very famous story that didnt happen about our neighbors pasting stickers in their dream.

[@Mr.Deko86]

Love the set up. Their defence strategy is the best deterrent. They live the FAFO philosophy.

[@robertthomas3777]

Singapore is an exemplar nation on so many levels.  Si vis pacem, para bellum . 

[@harry8201]

I truly believe that singapore is the future pinnacle of humanity. Although switzerland maybe more pictuesque and far larger, keep in mind singapore is operating with basically zero resources and land

[@IhaveBigFeet]

So basically all it would take is for electricity to go out for a couple weeks and internet cut off before the millions of people densely packed together in high rises and from many different ethnicities would start forming factions and eventually start cannibalising themselves before walking through the Malay jungle north in search of food.

[@NewmaticKe]

And sustainability

[@Dept246]

It is a shipping hub with close to 1,000 vessels in port every day.

[@mdee8784]

lol tell that to the elderly here having to work till they drop dead and drive taxis and collect cardboard for pennies in their 80’s

[@fy1654]

Where do there put all this stuff? In Philippines and Malaysia?

[@obscurifyed]

we mainly store in within our warehouses but yes we do store some other in countries like Australia where we share a diplomatic bilateral relationship

[@TimeMakerDotPH]

In the case of the RSAF, they store and train their F-15SGs, F-16C/Ds, and PC-21 pilots in Australia and the US.

[@tankee1981ify]

​@@TimeMakerDotPH Not forgetting those M346 in France

[@gcdhvf4896]

Militaries are not ranked by funds alone... But by the ability to adapt and to persevere upon a cause that is actually sustainable!

[@jasonpoler]

Lockheed, Boeing, Raytheon thank Singapore for their business.

[@DorothyWayneright5]

And don't forget Raid Shadow Legends

​@@DorothyWayneright5people in SG made raid?

[@DorothyWayneright5]

Nah, just a silly joke. OP comment just reminded me of the usual sponsors we see in videos...

[@danielc2701]

No but Bungie definitely has a shop there. Compare the Halo Warthog and the Singapore Spider Light Strike and you'll see the similarities.

[@hummit]

It’s necessary for small countries to be able to defend itself. What happened to Kuwait could happen to any small country. Singapore has strong reasons to build a credible defence force to deter would be attackers.

[@MickeyPickney-dc6tj]

Why you compare Middle East in the 90's and South East Asia today???

[@Tharros95]

SINGAPORE MENTIONED 🔥🔥🔥

[@biocapsule7311]

Indeed it is, considering that it is a tiny island with 6-8 military submarine, which most countries don't even need or have. Conceptually, Singapore is a banking hub and the military is the 'security'. The most fortunate thing about Singapore is that it didn't have any overly unsavory founding. So it can maintain friendly relationship with practically any country in the world, unlike certain other country in the "holy land" that should not name.

[@tenga3tango]

Being prepared for any eventualities is crucial.

[@Joe-gf6vn]

I think they even use what is supposed to be the budget for the microphone for this video on Singapore's defence.

[@maxhugen]

Peace requires a well-armed and proficient military. Just ask Switzerland.

[@Tej517]

Get him this man a good microphone petition.

[@xdtac9]

Small and probably in the most strategic spot in the world.

[@PROXIMIAZi]

4:02 I think you meant Changi Air base not seletar

[@linzixuan29]

Proud to be a sgrean

[@GoldinvestorAdrian]

love Singapore!

[@crazyzakirnaik3262]

yup. disneyland with the death penalty.

[@mokisan]

Wsj not lending him a decent mic 😅

[@DemPilafian]

I used to work with a software developer who had served as a tank commander in the Singapore Army, and we would joke that it must have been difficult for him to turn his tank around.

[@potatolard9643]

Did they fix the audio or something cause like I think it sounds fine

[@abdulwahidmdtahir3660]

Not all RSAF fighter jets are placed in Singapore itself. Some are stored in the US. They just don't have enough space to park them.

[@NewmaticKe]

Some in Australia & France

[@abdulwahidmdtahir3660]

@@NewmaticKe , now only I came to know. All this while I thought only in USA.

[@sohmingjian]

It not we dun have space 2 park them. We dun have space for adv training with them. That why they r based oversea for training. Also it prevent enemy 1st strike from taking out all our asset