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Five Power Defense Arrangements

The ‘Durian Pact’ Does It Again

The ‘Durian Pact’ Does It Again

By Abhijnan Rej
The Cold War-era Five Power Defense Arrangements’ longevity continues to surprise some, as it approaches its 50th anniversary next year.
Defense Ministers’ Meeting Puts New Zealand-Singapore Security Ties Into Focus

Defense Ministers’ Meeting Puts New Zealand-Singapore Security Ties Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted the ongoing defense collaboration between the two countries amid wider domestic and regional developments.

The Future of the Five Power Defense Arrangements

The Future of the Five Power Defense Arrangements

By Li Jie Sheng
The FPDA, a nonbinding defense pact, plays an important role in the Southeast Asian region.

Military Chiefs Conference Highlights Five Power Defense Arrangements

Military Chiefs Conference Highlights Five Power Defense Arrangements

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted some of the ongoing activity related to the regional multilateral security arrangement.

Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Command Post Exercise

Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Command Post Exercise

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills underscored the continued development of the multilateral security agreement.
Joint Ministerial Meeting Puts Australia-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus

Joint Ministerial Meeting Puts Australia-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted efforts by both sides to develop the defense aspect of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Defense Chief Introductory Visit Puts Singapore-Australia Security Ties in Focus

Defense Chief Introductory Visit Puts Singapore-Australia Security Ties in Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new Australian defense chief’s first trip to the Southeast Asian state highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
Singapore-New Zealand Defense Ties in Focus With Military Exercise

Singapore-New Zealand Defense Ties in Focus With Military Exercise

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills highlighted an aspect of their military relationship amid ongoing challenges.

What’s Behind the Nixed Singapore-New Zealand Fighter Jet Base Deal?

What’s Behind the Nixed Singapore-New Zealand Fighter Jet Base Deal?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development has highlighted some of the ongoing challenges both sides face in advancing their defense ties in this respect.

A New British Military Base in Southeast Asia?

A New British Military Base in Southeast Asia?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the recent hype and the broader inroads Britain has been trying to make in the region of late.

Navy Exercise Highlights Malaysia-Singapore Military Ties

Navy Exercise Highlights Malaysia-Singapore Military Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held this year’s iteration of Exercise Malapura.
UK-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus With Air Force Chief Introductory Visit

UK-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus With Air Force Chief Introductory Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted the relations between the two sides in the security realm.

Joint Military Exercise Highlights Five Power Defense Agreements

Joint Military Exercise Highlights Five Power Defense Agreements

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Drills spotlight the FPDA and ongoing efforts to bolster it to respond to ongoing security challenges.
Warship Visit Highlights UK-Vietnam Defense Ties

Warship Visit Highlights UK-Vietnam Defense Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction highlighted the wider security relationship both sides have been attempting to boost recently.

Singapore-UK Defense Relations in Focus With New Pact

Singapore-UK Defense Relations in Focus With New Pact

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent step is testament to ongoing efforts by both sides to further develop ties in this domain.

Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight With Land Exercise

Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight With Land Exercise

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Drills spotlight the FPDA and ongoing efforts to bolster it to respond to ongoing security challenges.

Where Are Singapore-New Zealand Defense Relations in 2018?

Where Are Singapore-New Zealand Defense Relations in 2018?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The defense ministers’ meeting puts the spotlight on defense ties between the two countries amid domestic and regional changes.
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Military Exercise

Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Military Exercise

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Culminating FPDA drills held in Malaysia.

Australia’s Big Asia Military Deployment Moves to Malaysia

Australia’s Big Asia Military Deployment Moves to Malaysia

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2017 shifted to Port Klang this week.
Singapore Defense Minister Visits Iraq Troops in Terror War

Singapore Defense Minister Visits Iraq Troops in Terror War

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip put the city-state’s contribution in the fight against the Islamic State in the spotlight.

A New Base For Singapore's Fighter Jets in New Zealand?

A New Base For Singapore's Fighter Jets in New Zealand?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
An upcoming military exercise comes as the two countries are mulling a new deal.

Malaysia, Singapore Conclude Naval Drills

Malaysia, Singapore Conclude Naval Drills

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two Southeast Asian neighbors carried out the 30th iteration of Exercise Malapura.

Malaysia’s New Air Force Chief Makes First Singapore Visit

Malaysia’s New Air Force Chief Makes First Singapore Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Affendi Buang made an introductory trip to the city-state this week.
Malaysia, Australia Talk Terror Amid Rising Islamic State Threat

Malaysia, Australia Talk Terror Amid Rising Islamic State Threat

By Prashanth Parameswaran
ISIS was a key agenda item in discussions between Malaysia’s defense minister and Australia’s foreign minister.

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