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Singapore Defence Minister announces new "Titan" infantry fighting vehicle, 2 more submarines
Outlining his ministry’s spending plans in parliament on Monday (Mar 3), Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will buy two more submarines to take its fleet to six. The current four is “not optimal” as submarines need rigorous and frequent maintenance, reducing their operational time. The navy will also launch its first multi-role combat vessels (MRCVs) this year. The army will acquire a new infantry fighting vehicle called “Titan”, with significantly enhanced firepower. The air force is looking into appropriate replacements for its Fokker-50 maritime patrol aircraft.
With all these added capabilities, Dr Ng said the SAF, as a relatively small military, would have transformed itself with state-of-the-art platforms comparable to advanced militaries elsewhere and fit for the country’s security purposes. MINDEF’s expenditure is projected to be around S$23.4 billion this financial year, up 12.4% from 2024. More details here: https://ift.tt/1ugp027
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