Singapore Armed Forces to join multinational military operation to keep Red Sea safe


The attacks resulted in all five of the world’s largest shipping companies suspending transits through the Red Sea. - Reuters

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will contribute personnel to Operation Prosperity Guardian, an international maritime security force formed to respond to attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels against shipping in the Red Sea.

Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen told Parliament on Jan 9 that SAF’s deployment will involve sending a team from the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Information Fusion Centre to support information sharing, and a team of planners to work with international partners on operational plans.

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