What could Singapore do if the Chinese military attacked?

This video tries to simulate a hypothetical war between China and Singapore. How would the distance impact the battles? What'd China use to get to Singapore? What can Singapore do to defend itself? This first part of the two part video series focuses on air war and naval war issues. The second part will talk more about ground troop invasion options.
Part 2 can be found here: • Could Singapore defend...
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[@Pork_eating_crusader]

Nah not likely, we are holding 2 of their pandas hostage along with a panda cub

[@ZERO_0594]

Lmao 🤣

[@hang_kentang6709]

oh no, not the panda cub.

[@icantcomeupwithagoodusername24]

Just let them if a invasion happens that’s basically executing them

[@catherine4077]

🤣🤣🤣 operation panda.

[@yx92ify]

they are a huge frickin' drain on our resources

[@Alliesisthemostmedicalstudent]

Funfact: You can't play as Singapore in Confict of Nations.

[@lollol3204]

It would be easy to defeat tho

[@Alliesisthemostmedicalstudent]

@@lollol3204 Singapore in-game is literally just a city sticking out of malaysia

[@oitubeman1019]

@@Alliesisthemostmedicalstudent sheesh😩🤚👈

[@Spartan-jg4bf]

Conflict of nations is pay to 🏆

[@Alliesisthemostmedicalstudent]

@@Spartan-jg4bf Unfortunately not.....much, if you have the strategies (which is the point of the game) to defeat an enemy you could even defeat a security member, like me, i'm currently winning against a pay to win player.

[@JAYJAY-ch4ik]

As a Singaporean, if China decided to attack it’s basically throwing their own face. A small nation with no place to retreat to will have the resolve like no other to ensure maximum damage before we go down. Do not doubt our resolve

[@ArnoldTeras]

Help Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC), the true rightful government of the Chinese people. :) 🇹🇼 🇹🇼 🇹🇼

[@jamieholtsclaw2305]

Binkov didn't say that this attack was likely. It seems that he just wanted to examine China's ability to project air and sea force. Sounds like Singapore needs some more submarines.

[@samo4003]

If China invades, Singapore cannot stop it. It can only make China pay as high a price as possible.

[@darthowl100]

Even if Malaysia was not included in this scenario, I doubt they would be happy about cruise missles flying over them to get to Singapore.

[@Raul_Menendez]

Johor would the one thats extreamly pissed seeing how in history Singapore used belong to the Sultan Of Johor. Plus some of small land and buildings in Singapore are still owned by the Sultan of Johor.

[@xAlexTobiasxB]

Nothing Malaysia could do about it lol. They don't even have any air defence systems lol

[@iqramcheonn1249]

@@xAlexTobiasxB very confident with that info did ya?

[@micklee5898]

@@xAlexTobiasxB They have some air defence system, but not for long range. Like Rapier, Starstreak, 9k38 Igla, Javelin(not FGM-148) and ton of Anza and FN6

[@arvobrendon4267]

Look like my modification on my robot Could use it to invade Malaysia easily As long my mass production is complete I will be hearing screaming and crying While my robots firing missile yummy

[@nekomakhea9440]

Singapore vs China sounds like playing Venice on ultrahardrcore difficulty

[@fcuagency2163]

In reality Singapore belongs to china since ancient times

[@fcuagency2163]

Singapore is not a real country, it was made up by the CIA and American imperialist

[@loonloon6860]

Malaysia sits and watching movie

[@user-dk5ir2sg6b]

@@fcuagency2163 This is exactly what reasons China diplomats would give if they wanted the territory of Singapore

[@fcuagency2163]

@@user-dk5ir2sg6b yea they would make BS up, I can see why alot of countries are against China

[@ycplum7062]

Singapore's problem has always been a total absence of strategic depth. It doesn't have the territory to conduct a tactical withdraw, much less a strategic one. Imagine boxing at the edge of a diving board.

[@gorilladisco9108]

If that option is unavailable, they may as well be a very hard stone.

[@ycplum7062]

@@gorilladisco9108 I believe common analogy would be a very hard shelled egg. Singapore likely is more dependent on diplomacy than anything else. I suspect the military functions mainly to buy time for international outrage to develop.

[@gorilladisco9108]

@@ycplum7062 I agree.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

It’s not likely the PLA would deploy 100% of their forces for an operation. I think the South Sea Fleet would be the likely formation to be used.

[@KeoNz]

@@user-us4hl3zr2b Its not that SG no need to worry about any other countries. its that we only stand a chance against Malaysia. For the rest, we're pretty much fcked 😂

[@enginerd0]

@@KeoNz If Indonesia were on its game and still wanted to conquer Malaysia, it would find a way to make it look like Malaysia had sponsored attacks on SG or that Malaysia was getting ready to attack SG itself. Maybe they would secretly bribe or blackmail some Malaysian officials to get some extremist groups to commit terrorist attacks like launching some missiles against SG and then sit back and wait until Malaysia is pretty much beaten by Singapore. When the dust settles, they can walk into Malaysia and pretend to be liberators or judges, or whatever they want.

[@stefanpunct3003]

@@user-us4hl3zr2b There had been a wargame of Binkov Malaysia against Singapur , Singapur would be mostly successfull against Malaysia like Israel against the arabs.

[@stefanpunct3003]

@@enginerd0 Malaysia has professionell armed forces of 110.000 and reserves of 51.600 , you has to deploy for a successfull attack in normal cases three times more troops , so Indonisia would at least need 500.000+ troops , Indonesia has in peace times 400.000 troops and reserves of 400.000 , not speaking about differences of equipment and drill, where Malaysia most likely is on a higher level . Also Indonisia would landing ships/docks and transport planes for an invasion . Indonesia has not the neccessary number of ships . The number they have is to low. Malaysia would strike back Indonesia .

[@cx_wai1717]

@@stefanpunct3003 but not for long

[@LamLam-vr5mv]

Singapore is an unplayable nation in conflict of nation, it's too small.

[@rozi2776]

Yes better scenario could be Indonesia vs Malaysia

[@Justineexy]

@@rozi2776 Malaysia Vs Philippines?

[@jason8923]

Yeah sadly I tried playing Singapore a few times because I'm a Singaporean, got curbstomped by Indonesia.

[@stuartemmanuel3735]

@@jason8923 Gold always helps

[@Justineexy]

@@jason8923 Indonesia is the big bully of SEA.

[@plasticpinocchio247]

Italy vs Spain, battle for the Balearic Islands

[@papajohnspizzaria5575]

sounds cool

[@MarkVrem]

let's make it a 3-way fight. Toss in Tunis with some Carteginian-era and also Arab conquest era claims

[@princevaliant]

We had that a lot in world cup right?

[@tzeentch8281]

*Romans vs Visigoths

[@militaryanalyst2124]

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[@justvibinnoxt]

reading the comment of people not understanding the point of this video being just "hypothetical" is a bonus fun.

[@lovedateline110]

exactly. It's just Singaporeans who can't seem to think outside the box and fail to see what this website and video is about

[@AriefMamoerRiawan]

Binkov, this is a great video, as always. Singapore is the most well-funded and capable Armed Forces in SEA. I also propose an idea for your next video if you're out of ideas. How about combined SEA United Forces or ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Military Forces against Chinese Military Forces with the area on South China Sea. I think it would have a lot of views considering lot of people there.

[@kingofchebureki3448]

I agree, and it will definitely grant the SEA a much better fighting chance. Islands all over the place and thicker jungles both natural and concrete in the whole region means ASEANs can make extreme use of Defense-in-depth

[@alanfriesen9837]

@@kingofchebureki3448 Perhaps. It would definitely be a completely different kind of conflict than an attack limited to Singapore. China's enemies would have more resources, but the Chinese army would have direct access to the battlefield and the difficulties of strictly maritime air operations would be somewhat mitigated.

[@MrAaaaazzzzz00009999]

oh no

[@propheticduality3988]

Cough-cough. 70% of Spore's assets r in China. No way Spore dares to fight back. Kowtow to Beijing's demands.

[@schneejacques3502]

@@propheticduality3988 Germany was very dependent on trade with France ans Russia for there economy before ww1. So most people believe war won't happen.

[@RNS681]

I wish binkov could make like a hour long 2021 WW3 scenario US ,U.K. ,Eu, Japan and south East Asian allies vs China and Russia

[@cyberherbalist]

Wow, that would be a complex video, but it would be quite interesting.

[@antimatter4733]

It would literally end in everyone nuking everyone else and the end of most human life on earth...

[@jacobriverson3807]

@@antimatter4733 not really it’s a possibility but not guaranteed either.

[@bigred5287]

@@antimatter4733 A nuclear war today would only kill about 90 million or so people as there are far fewer usable nukes in the world today than during the Cold War. A nuclear war today would definitely not be an extinction level event, but it wouldn’t be great obviously.

[@antimatter4733]

@@jacobriverson3807 it's 100% guaranteed. No superpower, especially not China is going to go down without taking everyone with them. The US might surrender but China never will since their citizens don't have a say in the matter. The top leadership know they're dead regardless so they'll just nuke everyone

[@5anjuro]

These scenarios ignore a few basic facts known to anyone who has spent a few years in Singapore. 1) Singapore has compulsory National Service - virtually all men do a year or two of active duty and then two weeks every year until they reach a certain age. The urban planning in the city state is done very much with Civil Defense needs in mind.. The SDF training includes elements like advancing into the bordering areas of Malaysia, to create buffer zones there and bases for prolonged guerilla. 2) Singapore hosts a US Navy supply base and most probably an attack on Singapore will be treated as an attack on the United States. 3) Singapore keeps much of its Navy and Airforce assets outside the country, in Australia and New Zealand, partly to facilitate training, but more importantly, to mitigate the risk of a sudden destruction. These assets which include submarines will remain in the fight and will likely paralyze any shipping through the Malacca Strait for an extended period. In other words, short of a nuclear strike or a D-Day type amphibious landing, there will be no blitzkrieg in Singapore.

[@andrewmckenzie292]

Aren't there many ethnic Chinese in Singapore also? Why would they invade and probably kill/maim many of their own people? Similar to Taiwan also, maybe a reason an invasion has not been launched there yet. Many in the west don't realise launching an invasion purely on ideological/political grounds without any more deep-seated considerations is nigh on impossible...and the leaders of the invaders would have to justify to themselves and their senior lieutenants that there's an almost perfectly rational reason for doing it (no while publicly they may appear as yes men you can bet there would be many disputes behind closed doors, which appears even more so in PRC where Politburo appointments etc. would be done through negotiations rather than decree, fair to assume similar consultations would take place before any major military operation).

[@user-hs9xf2me4w]

What could UK do if the American military attacked?

[@LinksRoyal]

@@andrewmckenzie292 Indeed There are Many Ethnic Chinese in singapore ( My Self included ) But i personally feel that Majority have no attachment to PRC ( and im sure many share my views ) if needed to i will defend the Country that im born and raised in. And i will fight beside my Fellow Singaporean Brothers and sisters. ( Also I hope war never happens in my life time as it only cause misery to any People ) Have a Great day ahead! Stay safe.

[@andrewmckenzie292]

@@LinksRoyal Hopefully PRC though still is at least reluctant to attack Singapore for that reason though...might be your best defence ultimately to avoid an outright military confrontation. PRC mostly seems to be relying on financial transactions to gain influence these days though and that's where your nation is probably among the best in the world, will have a very good chance of finding an attractive compromise.

[@NewmaticKe]

Well written. Even a DDay style landing will be tricky considering the limited coastline. The attacking force will find it difficult to squeeze themselves through the hundreds of thousands of defenders and 200 mbts

[@zyc8198]

I wouldn't believe such a video even exist. Speaking as a Chinese myself: why on earth would China EVER want to attack Singapore anyway? It's as absurd as a video "What could new Zealand do if the USA military attacked?".

[@andreasbonaparte8171]

Well if you see today, Singapore us one of country that support AUKUS

[@zyc8198]

@@andreasbonaparte8171 How is that even remotely related to what I was talking about.

[@Brslld]

@@zyc8198 thats the point of the video. For entertainment.

[@andreasbonaparte8171]

@@zyc8198 it's, China hate everyone who support it

[@jonasbarbery7193]

Never discount CCP's appetite for such a rich trophy. Not in the near future, but if ccp was successful in taking Taiwan they might be emboldened on grabbing up these wealthy island states.

[@cakeyummy6608]

Chinese 50 cent bots have already been deployed to the comments lol 😆

[@nicholassee8855]

ikr and the fact that the government itself says it is to be neutral when a conflict happens between us and china

[@calvinblue894]

You call use Singaporeans answering the question..50 cents bots?? Do you want us to answer or not?

[@mrdoot0730]

"hmm, i need to study" *30 minutes later Oh, so Singapure would have a very very hard time defending it self against chinese cruise missles

[@captainbroady]

Tbh they will win in a war with us. But we'll give em hell for sure :D

[@mrdoot0730]

@@captainbroady I won't judge them if they don't fight along the big guys, they are a very small country

[@kevinduliesco5468]

Singapure( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@smoothemoveexlax]

You would starve to death with a simple naval blockade on the Straits.

[@seabournewolf2298]

Don’t worry we sold them systems that can shoot down missiles

[@dannyisnow1004]

Take note Singapore’s highways can be also turned into runways within hours.

[@EyeQursty]

Why is everyone so mad at this video? its just a theoretical simulation to visualize what would happen IF China attacked Singapore.

[@gnohhet1]

Why not WHAT-IF US invade? US has been involve in so many wars, instigating wars, creating wars instead of China. Who is the evil one here?

[@stayprepared2388]

fark ah tiongs , don't come

[@Glebatron]

It’s a shame that such a great creator as Binkov is stuck with cheep mobile game promotions for revenue. Go buy some merch guys.

[@sataka2546]

Nah… Singapore ERP system will stop all incoming hostility. Don’t worry.

[@volt9031]

Lmao facts

[@Pork_eating_crusader]

They will be bombing their own citizens in Geylang and the dormitories

[@solo.g7389]

hahahahahahahahaha

[@avgVar]

ERP?

[@volt9031]

@@avgVar electronic road pricing lol

[@thomaszhang3101]

As a Chinese I am very impressed with the Singaporean military. I follow a Singaporean sniper on Quora - he was very informed and a capable platoon leader himself. He said the NCO like him are hardworking and talented, but hold little power to set the army trends while high ranking officials were too conservative and lazy to do anything drastic. I guess it’s a common problem for all military.

[@ophirbactrius8285]

Zhong Guo jia yo! 🇨🇳💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@jamesmillerjo]

@Quda Hopeless.

[@stoggafllik]

@@ophirbactrius8285 Tell that coronavirus to head back to wuhan before he gives us all covid-19

[@YTRabbi919]

Singapore is peaceful country, they don't want any war with any country.

[@tankee1981ify]

Yes, but if there is really no other way out then it will be a fight to the bitter end.

[@Mumenridercosmic_]

So just like Switzerland shouldn't avoid allied U.S or china wouldn't be battlefields sparks against U.S and China.

[@campfiresnlasguns]

Binkov presents a hypothetic war scenario in which Singapore and China go to war without allies. And yet yall get butthurt? He isn't provoking war between the two nations. He's just creating content lmao.

[@KristolKrim]

relax… these are just some mindless kids watching without thinking… as of children of this age.

[@Rezki_SR]

"What could Singapore do if the Chinese military attacked?" Me as Indonesian: "chuckles im in danger"

[@thelieutenant7732]

“What if China just started eating island nations like Imperial Japan”

[@rightsideup6304]

Naw man, we just need to channel our ancestor's might and start sharpening those bamboo in the back yard

[@ar0568]

Us Malaysians: intense sweating

[@gregorylumban-gaol3889]

If the PRC sent a force to attack Singapore, they’d be detected by the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam early on. Then they’ll warn the rest of SEA, the US, and Australia. Next move is we see a coalition fleet gathering to meet up with the SEA Navies to push back the PRC attack.

[@ar0568]

@@gregorylumban-gaol3889 so WW3 basically

[@Wisewolf_of_Avalon]

Lol that flanker at 3:20 spinning WEEEEEEE!

[@nauuwgtx]

Falling leaf in south china sea lol

[@combatantfrost495]

To everyone who says that the US would most likely invade Singapore, note that the US is one of Singapore's largest defence suppliers. So no, the US would probably not invade Singapore. The real concern is India and China, mostly due to the strategic location of the Malacca and Singapore Straits, which allows quick access to the Indian Ocean. Would China invade Singapore? Yeah, it is possible. Malaysia is also caught in that crossfire, and has conducted naval drills, which are "totally not a message to China".

[@shamshulanuar7718]

The topic itself is misleading. Anyone in right mind stillwant to think USA And Japanese carriers would do nothing If Chinese armada invades Singapore or any other countries. Bear in mind, Japan despite not known for its military might, is actually very advance in military aspect

[@adydee2982]

You understand it wrong. Right now Singapore are under the influence of US foreign policy, now China want to change Singapore into a pro CCP country just like North Korea. Trade route and US defense system is their main interest.. Singapore is like the icing on a cake in the eye of the CCP

[@gunnernation4988]

india? since when does singapore consider india as a threat ?

[@combatantfrost495]

@@gunnernation4988 Its not that India is threat. I worded it wrongly, what I meant is that Singapore would be caught between India and China

[@meko8874]

@@shamshulanuar7718 The phrase "very advanced" proves that you don't care much about the military development over the years. Although the Japanese are good at marketing, the fact is that Japan is far worse than even Germany in terms of its weapons metrics and R&D capabilities. Also a defeated country, Germany does not need to copy too much foreign technology, but Japan does, and note that Germany can only remain advanced in army weapons today

[@gorilladisco9108]

Singapore is deep inside South East Asia. If China wants to invade Singapore, they have to go through Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia territorial sea. And there are no guarantee that Thailand and Cambodia will not get involved too.

[@lancetheking7524]

Hahaha ASEAN go *BRRRRRT* Philippines would probably send soldiers to Taiwan or smth and attack both Hong Kong and Shanghai lmfao

[@christianryansino3257]

This is a extremely imaginary scenario, Singapore is a neutral state to everything; having good relations with both the US and China.

[@gavin07long]

Yes, he knows that

[@adr8]

Good one Sherlock

[@shanemorton773]

True. But if China came knocking due to a threat... you don't think they would snuggle up to the US?

[@apscreditcards]

@@shanemorton773 The USA wouldnt exist...thanks to the biden voters that voted us out of existence! The democrat communist party in our country is already in alliance with the communist party in china, with an agreement that as long as the the meager USA military stays out of the way of the CHINESE COMMUNIST RAPACIOUS FORCES, the chinese will allow the cowardly democrat communist party to continue to rule the American mainland, the democrat communists will allow the chinese communists to rule the rest of the world without interference!

[@franknwogu4911]

@@apscreditcards clownery

[@kahhweelee7539]

Our strategy is simple. Peace talks all the way.

[@theurbangoose6918]

Y’all conflict at nations is actually really fun No being paid to say that I’ve been playing it for over a year now and I haven’t gotten bored

[@Smokeyr67]

Thanks Nathan, I’ll give it a try.

[@JSharap]

Majority of Singaporeans are Chinese with large numbers from Mainland China. Why would the PLA attack Singapore?

[@mikail281]

This video is just discussing what if

[@Liboch]

Actually not that many. Slightly less than 80% of them are ethnic chinese. 😜

[@dcc70]

"national rejuvenation"

[@Glee73]

I think all China needs to do is send over a million or more tourists at the same time and Singapore will surrender or any other country for that matter.

[@lancetheking7524]

Close the airports and use covid against them

[@Edax_Royeaux]

Singapore's hotels and airport can't handle a 25% increase in the population all at once (they are already desperately trying to reclaim the land from the sea to expand the island inch by inch as it is) and they are very intolerant of people sleeping on the streets homeless, that strategy would never work.

[@Edax_Royeaux]

@cur I don't think you understand what a "tourist" is. They aren't immigrants.

[@rogerxiao4458]

Love the CIWS animations and sound effects!

[@dayylogg9716]

The PLA army is already in Singapore disguised as foreign workers employed across the board.

[@adzmimohdkasa3695]

😄😄😄😄

[@doggieshaman]

I accept this as a purely theoretical tabletop exercise. In reality, in the event of relations between China-SG deteriorating until the point of war (which... Is extremely unlikely) our neighbours have a greater reason to not want a PRC occupied Singapore, hence there is no way they would not be involved in such a conflict. That alone would mean they'd be attacking the entire ASEAN region rather than just the smallest island nation sandwiched in between two ASEAN giants. Whether out of an alliance obligation or pure opportunism, it would be hard to imagine the US would stand idly by. I don't see why war would be a realistic option for the Chinese to take Singapore, they really just have to invest until they own a lot of it

[@4nix591]

Singapore would not stand much of a chance without help from Malaysia, Philippines or Indonesia I have a few suggestions though: How about next time we have a scenario where ASEAN unites against China Also instead of Russia attacking EU, this time it is the other way round where EU invades the Russian Federation

[@Schnittertm1]

Bah, EU invades Russia, then winter comes and Russia wins by default. Would be boring.

[@NewmaticKe]

Philippines will send a bath tub

[@JadeyJ4d3y]

Lmao there’s no way ASEAN would unite against China Almost all of the countries in it have trade relations with China, remember? Plus i dont think asean really does anything

[@NewmaticKe]

@@JadeyJ4d3y Yes,yes,yes

[@hendriksurya8661]

@@JadeyJ4d3y i dont think so, trade is business but war is about sovereignty.

[@noobsgUBW]

nice video. You forgot about the new subs, type 218SG, even though you included notes on F-35.

[@yzyz7779]

Tq info, your plane and weapon suggestions is so accurate.

[@muneirovalibas6194]

Singapore's military are hardly meant to stop a committed superpower the likes of China or US. It has a far more different strategy to deter such an aggression from happening in the first place. But in a hypothetical scenario, Singapore is the best equipped SE Asian nation to actually do some decent damage on China's military. It will never be enough to stop a full invasion, however.

[@TheBKnight3]

The new usage of explosion sound effects caught me off guard :)

[@thehorsecockexpress1068]

So in reality, Singapore just has to last a week before the Anglo armies mop up

[@kevinl2482]

Always nice to hear a Conflict of Nations ad as I am playing it :noice:

[@johnfrost1814]

I am just interested what would happen if Singapore would have one regiment of C-400 (1 regiment=16 launchers, 4 rockets each= 64). In my opinion this single regiment, if properly protected, can totally change the game, Singapore just need to have enough stockpile of rockets. Also, usually S-400 are covered by Pantsir, Thor, S-350 systems.

[@oneaboveall1751]

Its literally impossible nor impractical to actually even imagine such scenario... Considering this small island does have a visible impact towards the economy of PRC especially in Suzhou economic zone... Singapore is literally an island of neutrality and forms cooperation ( I try avoid the word *alliance* ) with almost every nation

[@MarkVrem]

Well, picture some idiot coming to power, who hates Capitalism and foreign trade.

[@eylonemuskson4177]

​@@MarkVrem You think the Chinese leadership would promote someone like that? It's not North Korea; the CCP elects their leader.

[@eylonemuskson4177]

This is a ridiculous scenario to be sure lol. Singapore and China have a fairly good relationship so why would they do this?

[@tando6266]

@@eylonemuskson4177 Just a reminder that Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union had good relations.....Until they didn't.

[@tonylee9363]

@@eylonemuskson4177 This channel is about hypothetical wars，there is even video about Australia vs NewZealand. So don't take it seriously

[@mbohlahwoi]

Southeast Asia vs China videos would be great 🔥🔥

[@enviable1259]

Yes

[@rightsideup6304]

Would be quite an interesting video seeing the SCS issue going around and essentially people there being annoyed at China

[@gregorylumban-gaol3889]

@@rightsideup6304 It’d be absolute hell to keep every single island in Indonesia in line while simultaneously keeping control of the rest of SEA.

[@thekaiseroftheeast3895]

It's just going to be another one of those stalemate videos. Invading Southeast Asia = too costly for China with little to no gains in return. Invading China = impossible for Southeast Asia.

[@gregorylumban-gaol3889]

@@thekaiseroftheeast3895 SEA is never going to try and invade China. If one country raises that idea, the others will say “You’re on your own”.

[@ASEAN_Countryball_Official]

what do you mean we got no space for shelters, our MRT stations are bomb shelters

[@merlielauron6919]

Nice video ido Good morning to all my friends

[@forgetmyname5166]

When I see the title, I was surprised and amused, is like a elephant vs an ant, but good video 👍

[@soundingnu2357]

This is gonna turn into one of those "well that didn't age well" videos

[@fantasyfleet]

Your missile strikes seem to cross Malaysia to hit Singapore, I can’t imagine countries would stay neutral in such circumstances.

[@plasticamorphous426]

In fact, if the territory of the surrounding countries are forbidden to cross, Singapore is almost invincible. Remember the map shown in early of the video. There is only a very small area that allows air and navy force to go through.

[@123gamerlion1]

@Steve Wolcott you don't do you research ???

[@123gamerlion1]

@Steve Wolcott no i think you should just search internet for information

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[@ghost_1176]

Can you do Modern Singapore army versus 1942 Japanese army

[@getting100kwithoutvids7]

Omg that's a good one

[@ghost_1176]

BlackBannerz Still would make an interesting video I think

[@ultimaxed8239]

@BlackBannerz banzai attacks are only done as a last resort and the Singapore army possess long range weapons such as the SSPH Primus and Himars that could take out an entire Malaysian army in a few strikes

[@ultimaxed8239]

@BlackBannerz Singapore made weapons are exported worldwide fyi, Bronco, ultimax, and more recently the Matador was used to attack russian armoured vehicles in Ukraine as well as the Israelis in ops cast lead with great effect against Palestinian t-xrrorists And the ukraine war shows even barely trained citizens can still do a lot of damage And Singapore have over a million citizens (Nsman including me) that was trained in the military for 2 years and can be deployed within hours if a war starts

[@ultimaxed8239]

@BlackBannerzyou need copium to deal with your salty biasness? I don't mind being re activated for open mob and killing any invaders, especially the 2 neighbouring countries that always love to bark at us😂

[@bowlampar]

Military is not the preferred method to control Singapore as far as 'Great People ' Central Committee is concerned. 🙄

[@pereirakelvin67]

Read the comments and most don't know we have a agreement on 5 defence pack countries sign during 1971, all still sleeping after serving NS or just china ball carriers. We are strong but we are not bullies we are brother in arm.

[@hgm8337]

We are a nation of serial complainers.The Chinese would get sick to death of us after just a few short weeks and head home.

[@anchored555]

🤣

[@player55redcrafter8]

More naval battles pls, I really love naval battle scenarios with modern Warships

[@christopherhoffer6643]

The EU vs all Non EU Countries in Europe.

[@hughlevantjames905]

Turkey, UK, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine etc. Interesting!

[@MrCastodian]

@@hughlevantjames905 Na, not that Interesting at all, Turkey and Russia would steamroll Europe by them self from the east and south, and with Russian fighters, bombers, Helicopters deployed in UK they would together with UK pick off what they wanted over Europe, would be relatively one sided.

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

@John Doe Russia cant take the EU alone, but with Britain and other allies ....

[@leflavius_nl5370]

@@hughlevantjames905 Turkey in Europe? Hah, they wish! An enclave in Europe doesnt make Turkey an european nation.

[@mikey254]

@John Doe No it can't

[@NewmaticKe]

Even for Binkov to consider the opponents that have 325x population disparity, 13000x land area disparity, is flattery for Singapore

[@haldorasgirson9463]

Cool video.

[@Absolut531kmh]

If its a nuke, the vid will have no point-

[@stevedavenport1202]

Once again, very interesting hypothesis. However, too many allies would intervene.

[@leehongjin6884]

Yep. These videos are way too unrealistic, pitting the entire chinese military against a small island nation. That said I think Singapore did pretty well, for a tiny country against one of the big 3 superpowers.

[@twize4916]

No chance at all for Singapore.. the only chance it can take is ask other Asean friends to form a joint force against the mighty china

[@Cherb123456]

Thank you!

[@madonemt]

Don't worry Singapore, this would be unlikely. I'm pretty certain we in the UK would steam to your aid. I would be very surprised if Australia and Japan didn't too. Not even mentioning anyone else with interests in Asia.

[@Werday-bv7eh]

nonsense. it is impossible that China will attack Singapore, not because singapore has many supporters, many countries will take the opportunity to attack China with the excuse of defending Songapore.

[@Sam-yj6br]

Binkov. Can u make an analysis if a conflict happen between Thailand and Malaysia?

[@budiprasetyo3728]

Say no to war 🇮🇩😀

[@voonyboy]

Can you update this to include what, if any, difference the five powers defence agreement would make?

[@magnaviator]

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your excellent analysis! 🌺 We follow you now and hope to be friends!! 💖

[@rShakeford]

Egypt v Ethiopia? Caspian Report did a good video about how that might be the first water war (over Ethiopia daming up the Nile).

[@vandamn2716]

Please do a "what if a coalition of ASEAN nations military invaded Myanmar"

[@user-hs9xf2me4w]

What could UK do if the American military attacked?

[@holdencross5904]

Not much. We would be fucked.

[@hayax]

There's a video on this on his channel. Search it

[@fwcolb]

The political cost to China would be great, since 74% of the population of Singapore is ethnic Chinese. Other countries in East Asia have substantial ethnic Chinese minorities.

[@solanacea1939]

so?

[@fwcolb]

@@solanacea1939 Try to work out for yourself.

[@nw2861]

A more likely scenario is how China will deal with all the US military installation within it's surrounding countries like the ones in Japan, airbases in S. Korea, and Philippines, and several others surrounding China e.a Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

[@theashpilez]

These are "what if" random scenarios.

[@himanshugurjar9002]

Not possible in near future.

[@voidwalker9223]

@@theashpilez not what If it’s when

[@enginerd0]

In a decade, we probably won't have military installations in Asia at all, except for a few places like Guam and Diego Garcia. The past few American Presidents have actually been encouraging Japan to get rid of it's pacifist doctrines because we are going to leave.

[@tomx641]

They can attack US bases using their ballistic missiles. The Chinese don't need to destroy the bases, they just need to slow the US down and put the bases out of action for maybe a week. They will want to harm as few American troops as possible to avoid provoking the US excessively.

[@jimmywan87]

Singapore does have rather modern sub force. Besides, the aircraft carrier have trouble leaving port, needing long down down times, and the planes on carrier are prototypes. They are inside the 5 country agreement

[@Simon-hr5oj]

Interesting, good to know...

[@ohyeahyeah4119]

Hi, how about ASEAN VS China

[@cccaaawww8685]

Putting this context on the USA’s wars against Japan makes it sound like a miracle and the loss against vietnam obvious because of oil costs like pushing an entire army across the pacific

[@davidwong3613]

Singapore's population is 75% ethnic Chinese. Her defence capabilities are meant for protection from her regional neighbouring Muslim powers. Not meant to fight world powers like China or USA.

[@jaisingaporevlog1102]

nice👌

[@cameronalexander359]

Its unlikely Singapore would be fighting alone. The Philipines , Malaysia etc would be there in the 1st few hours and US UK Australia Indonesia etc within a few days.

[@gorilladisco9108]

The sea territory of Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia are on the way from China to Singapore.

[@michaelleong2582Quartermaster]

We have a five power defence pact with our Asean neighbour

[@solomonokoli212]

Singapore is a city-state smaller than the New York Metropolitan area. Without any allied help, they would be annihilated sadly.

[@danielc2701]

I disagree. Singapore has conscription which can generate a lot of soldiers in a very short time. Unless China goes to a total war footing as well, the numbers are actually about even.

[@solomonokoli212]

@@danielc2701 The problem isn't even the foot soldiers, it's the production. China's economy is literally 40+ times that of Singapore's, while manufacturing output is over 60 times. Without any significant help, Singapore would be quickly overwhelmed. Being a small coastal city-state with an area less than 300 square miles doesn't help. China could just easily send hundreds of bombers or thousands of cruise missiles to destroy Singapore air defenses and industrial capacity and scores of surface combatants to wipe out their navy and form a blockade, all while replenishing any assets lost to Singapore's military

[@danielc2701]

@@solomonokoli212 You make it sound like it's easy to squeeze 1000 cruise missiles into the field, much less squeeze 100 bombers into an airfield. Talk is cheap, doing is hard. And talking about "economy" is useless unless you think you're going to throw money at the enemy. Logistics is the key and China will have one hell of a problem with logistics at that range. A division uses 5,000 tons of ammunition fighting a day and about 400 tons of food. PER DAY. A single fighter uses in one day the carry load of a single C-5 (actually closer to 24 : 20, 24 fighters for 20 C-5 loads).

[@kentershackle1329]

@@danielc2701 Not after those Precision missles strikes on key civil infrastructure. Power plant, Yr water catchment wall. Life gonna be hard... submission thru seige.

[@danielc2701]

@@kentershackle1329 It's been factored into the calculations. There are reserves enough for 3 months buried underground. Something that is not commonly known. Anything marked as "strategic resource" is stockpiled, even strangely enough, sand. You can go check it up. Though I do admit sieging the city is the most intelligent way to go about reducing it. It just won't be easy, Singapore loves to hide stuff about their capabilities, so expect surprises. There are reports of them basing fighters out of New Zealand and Australia so there is even a high chance of a counterattack from the rear.

[@aidanlutz8106]

Another problem with the fueling is if a fighter gets caught up. If it is unable to leave the area around Singapore, and slowly loses fuel, what does it do?

[@thespinningcatto]

Very interesting.

[@hnt510]

As a Chinese, I don't think we would ever attack Singapore

[@AMNG1994]

As a Southeast Asian, I and my ASEAN brothers and sisters will never believe that.

[@totobekteshi9306]

which country you would attack instead ?

[@hnt510]

@@totobekteshi9306 maybe Australia?

[@arrow1414]

I would love for you to do a "What If..." on China trying to take over New York City!🤣🤣🤣 (I live in NYC).

[@BewareTheCarpenter]

Los Angeles maybe but there's no way they're getting around the world to new York.

[@arrow1414]

@@BewareTheCarpenter I was kidding.

[@archangel7052]

And Americans trying to take over Beijing after that😅

[@akirasean4080]

They're just gonna: 1. Buy all NY properties & real estates 2. Market price become unstable 3. Crisis & New Yorkers malding 4. ?? 5. Profit

[@babypanda2924]

Fugget about it.

[@kaito1213]

Singapore : *lest test nuclear somewhere in Singapore* China: *well-*

[@madmanmark08]

You have an awesome thumbnail

[@ENI232]

Man the comments…a real disgrace to Singapore, the supposed city of intellectuals…guess there are still some bipartisan monkeys around…pay them no mind I’m no military strategist, but I love your analysis of this hypothetical situation. It’s highly unlikely to come to pass (as many others have noted), but it’s certainly interesting to see how tiny Singapore with its famed military might would fare against a military superpower. Of course we would never survive, it never was our plan, but the fact that this was even a question worth considering is enough to make me proud. Keep up the great work sir!

[@YuiFunami]

wouldn't singapore just blockade the strait and starve china of fuel?

[@avocadopineapple6860]

well we need a strong navy, which is nothing compared to china

[@NewmaticKe]

@@avocadopineapple6860 The choke point is only 1.6km wide

[@NewmaticKe]

75% of Chinese energy and 80% of Chinese manufactured goods transverse the Strait

[@stephenwang9567]

Foolish talk. Even USA cannot do it

[@NewmaticKe]

@@stephenwang9567 The very reason for BRI

[@maxisjordan2756]

The politicians and people in Singapore are smart, they knew what is really good for their city-state. They are small that is true, but they played well in the game of giants. Good job Singapore.

[@anubisviodelefic7714]

Seeing this makes me proud of being a citizen of Singapore

[@brianjones7660]

What a nice thing the Internet does, providing adult supervision for Binkov.....

[@alexanderklx9863]

please make a video "How long could monaco stop the french army?" :) :)

[@Duke_of_Lorraine]

All you need is a surgical strike on the ruling family. By an old treaty should this line be extinct, Monaco will automatically get annexed by France.

[@user-rf9mx4qf7z]

Monaco has some 250 military personnel and no heavy equipment. Never mind the French Army, police and SWAT forces from Nice alone could probably take over in a day.

[@tadoshka5170]

The last time I was this early, RoC still rules China.

[@slslbbn4096]

The last time I was this early, terrorist insurgents defeated the reigning superpower and established the United States of America in 1776

[@KikogamerJ2]

@@slslbbn4096 last time I has this early some Indo-European had just learned how to ride horses or something

[@slslbbn4096]

@@joshuamatthews8326 I think puppet governments have little legitimacy. Just ask Afghanistan.

[@ApoBeef]

Long live the ROC.

[@blackgold2589]

@@slslbbn4096 difference between insurgents and terrorists, they aren’t synonyms.

[@clee266]

Binkov, did you know that singapore has highway that can be used as airstrip

[@rob11823]

Interesting, but Binkov should try something more plausible like: China vs Vietnam!

[@GMATveteran]

Rather absurd, but entertaining scenario as always. I think one significant miss in this scenario is the role of the H-6K/H-6N bombers (I'm surprised Binkov mentioned H-6U refuelers, but not the bombers). They have sufficient combat radius to reach Singapore (SG), even if taking off from Hainan island. & they carry a bigger cruise missile/ALBM payload, relative to J-16s or JH-7As. In the initial phase outlined in this video, I think IRBMs & HGVs will be used for airfield bombardment to start, the 2 CVBGs will provide close air cover, due to their J-15s' proximity (& thus increased loitering time) over SG, as well as the availability of air defenses from the rest of the fleet, & the SCS based fighters (including J-20) will perform mop up to ensure air supremacy. H-6s will be providing not only refueling, but also deliver stand off cruise missiles to destroy or suppress SG air & naval assets.

[@looinrims]

There’s a video on Australia versus New Zealand Not every scenario is a crystal ball bro Besides, this wouldn’t be the first time Singapore had an East Asian sized problem, would it?

[@Unteroffizier]

Cheena's aircraft carriers cannot travel that far. It will need several nanny oil refuelling ships to accompany it because non of the carriers are nuclear driven.

[@kleuafflatus]

Lichtenstein vs monaco, Faroe vs Shetland, and Iceland vs Malta, please!

[@ophirbactrius8285]

And Andorra vs Luxembourg 💪💪

[@kleuafflatus]

@@ophirbactrius8285 Andorra would have no chance tho, unless the personal guards of one of the co-princes, Emmanuel Macron, could be summoned to defend the country 😝

[@Daniel-ms9ks]

I think a war between Spain and Italy, or Italy and Germany (with Austria being no man's land) would be really cool

[@anguswaterhouse9255]

People need to understand these videos are for entertainment. He even says it's unlikely especially with the US base there.

[@Monkey341]

So what? US base there means other countries must be afraid? Of coz its unlikely to happen as China has never invade another external country in modern times, unlike the US.

[@anguswaterhouse9255]

@@Monkey341 Vietnam? Tibet? Taiwan? Uhigerstan? Name one country the US has been to war with (unjustifiably) other than Iraq. Then name two more and we're tied and then 4 countries other than Iraq and you win. If not, shut up.

[@MMD98804]

@@anguswaterhouse9255 I think by modern times he means from the 2000's.