Here is the "cost" of this debacle to Singapore. Firstly it has damaged the reputation of the country, Mindef and the Government. If one understands the concept and the existence of the diplomatic pouch and why all countries have it, one would understand how badly this incident this is for the country. Would you ask the Malaysians to carry out diplomatic pouch to OZ as our High Comissions ar close by in Canberra and its is cost efefctive?
Secondly not many of ST's military products have been taken up by foreign customers except for cheap bullets sold to 3rd world banana republics. The terrex however had prospects with the US short-listing it. Every man and his dog knows that Ho Ching's beloved ST would not make a dime in profits if SAF was not a captive customer. Only the Air Force has consistently managed to avoid her grasp and this mainly due to the Cabinet. Now with the Chinese stripping it down, their potential customers would either beat down the price or strike it out from their list.
Secondly not many of ST's military products have been taken up by foreign customers except for cheap bullets sold to 3rd world banana republics. The terrex however had prospects with the US short-listing it. Every man and his dog knows that Ho Ching's beloved ST would not make a dime in profits if SAF was not a captive customer. Only the Air Force has consistently managed to avoid her grasp and this mainly due to the Cabinet. Now with the Chinese stripping it down, their potential customers would either beat down the price or strike it out from their list.
