Singapore vs Australia
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Military power of Singapore & Australia
| Country: | Singapore (SG) | Australia (AU) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Singapore | Canberra |
| Population: | 5 607 300 | 24 399 300 |
| Area: | 719 km2 | 7 692 024 km2 |
| More: | Singapore military forces description | Australia military forces description |
Military expenditures
 SG |  AU | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 8,8 billion $ | 25 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 3,33% | 1,88% |
Manpower
| SG | AU | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 72 500 | 58 061 |
| Reserve personnel: | 312 500 | 19 338 |
| Available for military: | 1 255 902 | 5 316 464 |
Land Forces
| SG | AU | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 196 | 59 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 2 860 | 2 580 | |
| Total artillery: | 204 | 235 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 48 | 0 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 18 | 0 |
Air Forces
| SG | AU | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 273 | 450 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 27 | 0 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 100 | 97 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 0 | 0 | |
| Helicopters: | 84 | 187 |
Navy
| SG | AU | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 44 | 49 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 0 | 2 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 6 | 11 | |
| Corvettes: | 6 | 0 | |
| Submarines: | 4 | 6 |
☢ Nuclear weapons
Singapore
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Australia
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Military service
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).
Australia
17 years of age for voluntary military service (with parental consent); no conscription; women allowed to serve in most combat roles, except the Army special forces.