- US Naval War College Review – Despite the widespread proliferation of studies on the major navies in Asia, first and foremost that of China, writings on the small navies of Asia-Southeast Asia in particular-have been few and far between. The slant toward those major navies is warranted by their influence on the regional naval [...]

BBC – Singapore warns of threat to tankers in Malacca Strait Singapore has learned that an unnamed group may be planning to attack oil tankers in the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

Straits Times – SAF joins anti-piracy patrol The Republic of Singapore Navy will join international efforts to tackle piracy and protect ships that sail through the Gulf of Aden.

DPA – Singapore has bought two second-hand Swedish Vastergotland-class submarines to upgrade its navy.more…

The Star – A Singapore naval vessel will sail Friday to assist rescue and relief efforts off the west coast of Aceh, Sumatra’s northernmost province.more…

Associated Press – Singapore dispatched a troop landing ship with a crew of 180 to Iraq on Saturday in the city-state’s latest military contribution to coalition forces there.more…

Straits Times – The launch of the largest stealth and strike frigate to be built in Singapore – it is the second of six to be added to the navy fleet. more…