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Gurkhas of Nepal

While both leaders will bring their own personal security teams, elite Singaporean police, including its Gurkha Contingent, will be securing the summit venue, roads and hotels, according to diplomats familiar with VIP security in the island state. (Photo: AP)

With khukris, assault rifles, Singapore's Gurkhas to guard Trump-Kim summit

Despite all advanced weaponry, Gurkhas do not prepare for battle without khukri - the heavy curved knife that is their traditional weapon.

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