Malaysia vs Singapore
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Military power of Malaysia & Singapore
| Country: | Malaysia (MY) | Singapore (SG) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Kuala Lumpur | Singapore |
| Population: | 30 894 900 | 5 607 300 |
| Area: | 330 803 km2 | 719 km2 |
| More: | Malaysia military forces description | Singapore military forces description |
Military expenditures
 MY |  SG | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 3,6 billion $ | 8,8 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 1,16% | 3,33% |
Manpower
| MY | SG | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 110 000 | 72 500 |
| Reserve personnel: | 296 300 | 312 500 |
| Available for military: | 14 817 517 | 1 255 902 |
Land Forces
| MY | SG | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 48 | 196 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 1 386 | 2 860 | |
| Total artillery: | 295 | 204 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 30 | 48 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 54 | 18 |
Air Forces
| MY | SG | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 221 | 273 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 10 | 27 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 39 | 100 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 0 | 0 | |
| Helicopters: | 63 | 84 |
Navy
| MY | SG | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 66 | 44 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 5 | 6 | |
| Corvettes: | 6 | 6 | |
| Submarines: | 2 | 4 |
☢ Nuclear weapons
Malaysia
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Singapore
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Military service
Malaysia
17 years 6 months of age for voluntary military service (younger with parental consent and proof of age); mandatory retirement age 60; women serve in the Malaysian Armed Forces; no conscription.
Singapore
18-21 years of age for male compulsory military service; 16 1/2 years of age for volunteers; 2-year conscript service obligation, with a reserve obligation to age 40 (enlisted) or age 50 (officers).