Singapore and Australian militaries bond over football and 'drop bears' in bilateral exercise with over 1,900 troops
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SHOALWATER BAY, Australia - Against the choppy waters, two fast craft from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) rapidly approached the shores at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia. As soon as the ramps were lifted, dozens of solSingapore and Australian militaries bond over football and 'drop bears' in bilateral exercise with over 1,900 troops
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia - Against the choppy waters, two fast craft from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) rapidly approached the shores at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia. As soon as the ramps were lifted, dozens of soldiers from the 3rd Battalion Singapore Guards and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) hit the sand. They moved quickly, supported by two Apache helicopters from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) hovering above as they secured the beach. The training on Saturday (Nov 9) morning is part of the bilateral Exercise Trident, where more than 1,900 troops from the Singapore Army, RSN, RSAF and the ADF are taking part in a vast space four times the size of Singapore. Senior Lieutenant-Colonel Enriquez Michael Zachary, Singapore Armed Forces lead for Exercise Trident, said this year's edition, from November 6 to 15, is a testament to the strong relationship between the Singapore and Australian militaries. Read more