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Friday, July 10, 2009

Submarines add depth to Singapore defence arsenal

A-17 Vastergotland submarineSingapore's recent acquisition of submarines with air-independent propulsion is being matched by similar purchases by other regional navies.

While such submarines do not necessarily upset regional military balances, they are part of a larger trend in regional naval expansion which could have far-reaching repercussions.

Recent reports about the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) acquisition of two used but refurbished Archer-class submarines from Sweden were not particularly newsworthy. The well-publicised purchase was consummated four years ago.

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