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	Singapore Armed Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		According to military and strategic analysts, such as Tim Huxley in Defending the Lion City, Singapore is known to be using a forward-defense, and pre-emptive military doctrine.
		In addition, joint military exercises are regularly conducted with all ASEAN nations and with the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of China (Taiwan), Thailand and Malaysia.
		Singapore is a member of the Five Power Defence Arrangement together with the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_Singapore (1711 words)

	Wikinfo \| Armed force
		Militaries in many larger countries are divided into an army, an air force, and a navy (if necessary).
		The investment in military forces and their associated technologies can result in many ancillary benefits to the society as a whole.
		These military investments are increased during a war or other conflict, and in a virtuous cycle can accelerate the technological development of the society as a whole.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=military (616 words)

	CNN.com - Singapore calls military for SARS - Apr. 8, 2003
		Singapore has called out the military to battle the deadly flu-like SARS virus, and the government said on Tuesday Internet-linked cameras might be used to enforce home quarantine orders.
		Singapore thought it had Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) under control but more infections in the past few days show it is still spreading alarmingly fast through Singapore's health system.
		The respiratory disease was found at a fifth Singapore hospital on Monday, defeating government efforts to isolate it at one of the city's six main hospitals.
	www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/04/08/singapore.SARS.reut (383 words)

	Singapore
		Singapore hosts the 7th Fleet Logistics Force commander and his staff, hundreds of ship visits, and constructed a new pier at Changi which will be able to accommodate US aircraft carriers.
		Singapore is approximately sixty miles north of the Equator and is hot and humid year-round.
		Singapore Island is situated off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula from which it is separated by the narrow Johore Straits, crossed by a rail and road causeway.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/singapore.htm (2043 words)

	"Little red dot" Singapore now an international military player
		Singapore has been spending around six percent of gross domestic product -- its total economic output -- annually on defense, a legacy of its vulnerable early days as a republic.
		This gives Singapore, which has only 3.4 million citizens and permanent residents, a pool of some 350,000 reservists who can, at least in theory, be mobilized within hours for combat.
		The SAF was a puny force in the early years after Singapore was ejected from the Malaysian federation in 1965 and its survival as a republic was in doubt.
	www.singapore-window.org /sw05/050925a1.htm (907 words)

	Military Nuts -> The first`Mexicans' of SAF
		Singapore's army is today considered the strongest and most advanced of the military forces in Southeast Asia.
		Singapore's aircraft industry is cooperating with its Israeli counterpart and with Elbit Systems in upgrading the F-5 warplanes of the Turkish Air Force.
		The Singapore delegate at the United Nations abstained in a vote on a resolution condemning Israel that was sponsored by the Arab states.
	militarynuts.com /index.php?showtopic=85 (3707 words)

	WorldNetDaily: Singapore's military buildup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Singapore, better known for its electronics industry and financial services than its defense posture, is steadily modernizing its armed forces with the help of the United States to secure expanding economic interests in the Asia-Pacific region.
		Singapore, a city-state of 3.2 million people that likes to think of itself as the Switzerland of Asia, has outlined plans to acquire dozens of new attack helicopters, fighter aircraft, warships and other long-range land, sea and air capabilities.
		Singapore, which spends $4 billion per year on defense, is well positioned to acquire the weapons and technologies it needs.
	www.worldnetdaily.com /news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=23692 (985 words)

	Military & Paramilitary Flags of Singapore (Page 1)
		"Military fashion" is understood to be with regards to the hierarchy (structure) resembling that of the armed forces, as well as the presence of regimentation and discipline in training and conduct manifested in the use of uniforms and drills.
		The maritime defence of Singapore is undertaken by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
		Singapore fell to the Japanese in 1942 and henceforth, the unit ceased to exist (The Malayan RNVR was nonetheless regarded as mobilised and serving with the Royal Navy from 1942 to 1947).
	www.geocities.com /inescutcheon/FlagsMilitary.HTML (12071 words)

	US, Singapore launch major military exercises (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Singapore Colonel Tan Kai Hoe, who co-commands the exercises along with Riche, said that the September 11 attacks and new threats that have evolved recently "indicate that essentially militaries are no longer able to operate unilaterally."
		Singapore is a key US ally in Asia, with the city-state's leaders among the staunchest supporters of the US-led war against global terrorism.
		Last year, Singapore intelligence operatives detained 13 men linked to September 11 suspected mastermined Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network for allegedly plotting to blow up American military personnel and use truck bombs to attack the US embassy and other foreign missions here.
	www.singapore-window.org /sw02/020702a1.htm (548 words)

	Compulsory Military Service in Singapore - U.S. Embassy Singapore
		The Enlistment Act of Singapore stipulates that all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are liable for National Service (NS) upon reaching 16 ½ years old.
		Military or national service (NS) liable males who emigrated overseas before age 11 and have not enjoyed significant socio-economic benefits of citizenship, (e.g.
		They can continue to make short social visits to Singapore and will not be required to serve NS if they renounced their citizenship at age 21.
	singapore.usembassy.gov /military_service_in_singapore.html (531 words)

	Airbus Military
		Negotiations are currently underway between the Government and Airbus Military to determine the terms of agreement for the country’s participation.
		The nerve-centre of a military airlifter is the loadmaster work station, which controls and monitors all aspects of loading, unloading and aerial delivery.
		The innovative campaign, which has been appearing in national and international aerospace and defence publications since the end of last year, is based on graphic illustrations of the military airlifter’s versatile capability and uses easily identifiable visual metaphors to carry the messages.
	www.airbusmilitary.com /2004archive.html (1138 words)

	Military and Paramilitary Ranks of Singapore
		Singapore Customs deviates slightly from the pattern observable in the other enforcement services where rank insignias and titles are concerned.
		Singapore's enforcement services model on the other hand depicts an incremental pattern but the combinatorial use of different charges is apparent.
		At this level, the Singapore Civil Defence Force features both the Singapore armed forces and enforcement services models but still leaning closer to the Singapore armed forces model based on the observation of an incremental pattern but the combinatorial use of different charges is not apparent.
	www.geocities.com /inescutcheon/RanksMilitary.htm (5499 words)

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		A number of Military railways operated in Singapore during the twentieth century and details of these are now coming to light.
		In November 1941 they were transferred to the FMSR as the second Class A, later becoming 331 class before being sold to the Port Of Singapore in 1946.
		This was a 4-mile long standard gauge line built by the FMSR for the War Department, for the protection of Singapore's new Naval Base at Sembawang.
	members.lycos.co.uk /railsing/Singapore/Military.htm (848 words)

	Military.com Resources
		Singapore Armed Forces - Access official army, navy and air force information, and learn about support services fro military personnel.
		Singapore Report - FAS - Analyzes military ties between the United States and this small but strategically important island-nation.
		Military Aviation of the ROC - General guide presents details on aviation assets in each branch of the ROC's military.
	www.military.com /Resources/ResourceSubmittedFileView?file=fsl_asia.htm (1649 words)

	DefenseLINK News: Myers Presented With Singapore's Highest Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Ng Yat Chung, chairman of defense for Singapore, at the Singaporean president's residence, the Istana, June 3.
		Singapore recognized Myers for his efforts to increase cooperation between the two nations.
		Singapore's military trains on the AH-64 attack helicopter, F-16 fighter jet and CH-47 transport helicopter in the United States.
	www.defenselink.mil /news/Jun2005/20050603_1525.html (327 words)

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		Singapore has the most advanced air warfare capability in Southeast Asia: a well-developed C3I network, an impressive navy and a well-trained and well-armed army that is in a high state of combat readiness.
		Singapore has also embarked on a phase of military development utilizing the latest military and information technologies such as C3I systems, air-power and real-time reconnaissance capabilities and stealthy ship design.
		Singapore's modernization programs are directed at maintaining its sophisticated defense capabilities.
	www.cdi.org /issues/Asia/singapor.html (322 words)

	The Epoch Times \| Singapore Military Juggles Ties with Taiwan, China
		But Singapore has begun scaling back its military presence in Taiwan in recent years as it sought to warm relations with China, which regards Taiwan as a renegade province.
		Singapore began Operation Starlight in 1975 when Taiwan, eager to cultivate ties abroad after it lost its United Nations seat to China, offered Singapore military training bases.
		Singapore faced communist threats from Malaysia and Indonesia and was keen to build up its fledgling army.
	www.theepochtimes.com /news/6-8-25/45307.html (929 words)

	Military history of Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		After Singapore's independence on 9 August 1965, strained ties with the two immediate neighbors, Malaysia and Indonesia made defense a high priority.
		The first class of pilots receiving basic military training and general flying instructions in the new Flying Training School at Tengah Air Base, and fighter training in the UK.
		By the 1970s, Singapore was producing small arms (the M-16) through Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS) and small arms, mortar, and artillery ammunition through Chartered Ammunition Industries for local use and export.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_history_of_Singapore (480 words)

	China's Military Buildup A Threat
		SINGAPORE - China's military buildup, particularly its positioning of hundreds of missiles facing Taiwan, is a threat to Asian security, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Saturday.
		Rumsfeld rebuked China at a regional security conference here, saying it was pouring huge resources into its military and buying large amounts of sophisticated weapons despite facing no threat from any other country.
		Rumsfeld said the Pentagon's annual assessment of China's military capabilities shows China is spending more than its leaders acknowledge, expanding its missile capabilities and developing advanced military technology.
	www.military.com /NewsContent/0,13319,FL_china_060405,00.html (773 words)

	Singapore bans military blogs at The Blog Herald
		Following on from recent charges for sedition against Singapore-based bloggers, the Singapore Government has announced a new crack down on blogs in that country, with military personnel now banned from blogging without official clearance being given for each post.
		According to the Sydney Morning Herald, at least three national servicemen including one of Singapore’s most popular bloggers were told by the Singapore Ministry of Defence and military officers to take down personal postings about army life overseas.
		Military personnel offer their voices and visions from Iraq for a worldwide audience
	www.blogherald.com /2005/11/20/singapore-bans-military-blogs (235 words)

	Singapore Military service age and obligation - Military (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Singapore Military service age and obligation - Military
		Home > Singapore > Military > Military service age and obligation
		Definition: This entry gives the minimum age at which an individual may volunteer for military service or be subject to conscription.
	www.indexmundi.com /singapore/military_service_age_and_obligation.html (84 words)

	Singapore Military News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News
		will be worn by police, fire, rescue, military and security personnel, and by those working in...
		Bahru, which lies across a causeway from Singapore, bringing the state to a virtual standstill,...
		Hak bin Chua, economist at Citigroup in Singapore, of the decision to stem foreign capital...
	www.einnews.com /singapore/newsfeed-singapore-military (1223 words)

	The SAFTI Military Institute - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This evening, 433 officer cadets were commissioned into the ranks of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officer corps at SAFTI Military Institute.
		Twenty-two National Service (NS) Officers from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) graduated from the 7th NS Command and Staff Course at a ceremony held at the Istana this evening.
		They join a core group of Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) who have taken up higher responsibilities in the SAF.
	www.mindef.gov.sg /safti (228 words)

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