The SAF has sent forces to assist in operations outside the country , in areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan , in both military and civilian roles . In the region , it has helped stabilise East Timor and has provided aid to Aceh in Indonesia following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami . In 2014 , the RSN deployed two ships , the RSS '' Resolute '' and the '' Tenacious '' to the Gulf of Aden to aid in counter piracy efforts as part of Task Force 151 . The SAF also helped in relief efforts during Hurricane Katrina and Typhoon Haiyan . Singapore is part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements , a military alliance with Australia , Malaysia , New Zealand , and the United Kingdom
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
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