Small but Mighty: An Island State with Stealth Warships and Leopard 2SG MBTs

Added: 2026-05-01

[00:00:00]A small island nation, but these five weapons make the whole region take notice.

[00:00:05]The F-15SG is a 4.5 generation multirole fighter. The Republic of Singapore Air Force has operated it since 2009.

[00:00:14]Missions: air defense and ground attack.

[00:00:16]The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth generation stealth fighter. Singapore ordered 12 units with deliveries expected from 2026.

[00:00:26]Capable of short/vertical takeoff and landing.

[00:00:30]The Formidable class is a multirole stealth frigate equipped with Aster missiles. Missions: maritime patrol and sea lane protection. Six ships commissioned since 2007.

[00:00:41]The Leopard 2SG is an upgraded variant of the Leopard 2A4. The Singapore Army has operated it since 2008. Features composite armor and a 120 mm smoothbore gun. The Aster 30 SAMP/T is a long-range air defense missile system. Mission: protect national airspace and intercept ballistic missiles. Singapore invest in defense to safeguard its sovereignty and maintain regional stability.