Visit by Singapore Chief of Navy Strengths Relationship between RMN and RSN

27th May 202228th May 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 May - Rear Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of the Singapore Navy (RSN) who is on a working visit to Malaysia paid a courtesy call on his counterpart, Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza bin Mohd Sany at the Navy Headquarters. His arrival at Wisma Pertahanan was greeted by Tan

Exercise SEMANGAT BERSATU 26/2022 Strengthens Relationship between Malaysia and Singapore Army

24th March 202224th March 2022

ULU TEBRAU, 24 March 2022 - The SEMANGAT BERSATU Exercise Series 26/2022 involving the Malaysian Army (TDM) and the Singapore Army (SA) official closing ceremony was held at the Felda Ulu Tebrau General Area today. The Chief of Army, General Tan Sri Dato' Seri Zamrose bin Mohd Zain, together with his

Malaysia and Singapore Strengths Military Relationship through the Regimental Sergeant Major Exchange Programme

Defence Relations

23rd March 202224th March 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 March 2022 - The Regiment Sergeant Major (RSM) Exchange Program 2022 strengthens cooperative, bilateral military relations as well as enhances defense diplomacy between Malaysia and Singapore. The Malaysian Army (TDM) in a post on its social media said, the RSM Exchange Program is one of the bilateral programs

RMAF Su-30MKM Forced to Return to Malaysia, Withdraw from Singapore Airshow 2022?

Defence Relations

17th February 202217th February 2022

Singapore Airshow 2022 will feature fighter jets and armaments from various countries. The event was held from 15 to 18 February 2022 in Singapore. One of the countries participating in the Singapore Airshow 2022 is Malaysia. Unfortunately, the social media account of the Malaysian defense portal says that the Royal Malaysian Air Force

Chief of Defence Force Conferred Highest Military Award from Singapore

16th February 202217th February 2022

SINGAPORE, 16 February 2022 - The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang RMAF was conferred Singapore's highest military award, Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera), or Distinguished Service Order (Military) by Singapore President Mdm Halimah Yacob at the Singapore Istana, today. The award is

Malaysia Joint Force Commander Attended the 10th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting 2022

Defence Relations

24th January 202224th January 2022

The Joint Force Commander , Lt Gen Dato' Indera Hj Yazid bin Hj Arshad RMAF also participated in the 10th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting 2022 held at the Fullerton Hotel, Singapore. Joint Force Commander, as the head of the Malaysian delegation & panel member of the first session, delivered

Indonesia Claims Ownership of South Ledge and Karang Singa

Security & Sovereignty

18th January 202226th October 2022

(DEFENSE SECURITY ASIA)-A few days ago, the Indonesian media reported that its Home Minister Tito Karnavian had paid a visit to Karang Singa and Tubir Selatan (South Ledge) which is claimed to belong to the country. Karang Singa is located not far from South Ledge, Middle Rocks and Pedra Branca on

If Singapore and Malaysia Go to War, Who Will Emerge Victorious?

MY ATM

30th December 202126th October 2022

If Malaysia invades, Singapore will win. Malaysia doesn’t have the ability to launch large scale invasions. It announced in 2013 (amid the backdrop of Chinese assertiveness in the SCS) that it wanted to establish a marine corps to have that ability but no further news was heard since. Singapore is close

The “Mersing Line”, Reality Or Nonsense?

28th December 202126th October 2022

The "Mersing Line" is a hypothetical line that shows that if an armed conflict between Malaysia and Singapore occurs, the Republic's army is said to invade, advance and conquer part of Johor land from Johor Bahru to the district of Mersing in Johor to create the Mersing Line. DEFENSE SECURITY ASIA

Could Malaysia Armed Forces Win a War against Singapore?

23rd December 202130th September 2023

The short answer here is that the readiness of the MAF is not good. The more nuanced answer is it depends on which service you are looking at. The Army is in a decent state. The main strategic units in armor and artillery, the PT-91 Twardy and the Astros II MLRS,