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What’s Next for Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jet Replacement?

By Prashanth Parameswaran

July 09, 2018

A look at a significant development within the city-state’s ongoing effort to modernize its air force.

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May 15, 2018

Singapore-Brunei Security Ties in Focus with Presidential Visit

Defense issues were in the spotlight again in a recent interaction between the two Southeast Asian states.

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Singapore-Brunei Security Ties in Focus with Presidential Visit

May 12, 2018

Singapore-Thailand Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Military Exercise

Both sides just held the twentieth edition of Exercise Kocha Singa.

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Singapore-Thailand Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Military Exercise

March 24, 2018

Military Exercise Highlights Singapore-Germany Defense Ties

The conclusion of live-firing drills is occurring within the broader context of a growing defense relationship.

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Military Exercise Highlights Singapore-Germany Defense Ties

January 30, 2018

Singapore Launches Biggest Military Mobilization Drills in Decades

Latest MOBEX exercises directed at reinforcing city-state’s ability to tackle a full spectrum of threats including terrorism.

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Singapore Launches Biggest Military Mobilization Drills in Decades

December 05, 2017

Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off

Southeast Asian states continue to build regional capacity to combat the terror threat after the end of the Marawi siege.

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Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off

August 08, 2017

Singapore Military Aircraft Delivers Terror Aid to Philippines

The city-state begins dispatching aid to Manila as the Marawi crisis continues.

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Singapore Military Aircraft Delivers Terror Aid to Philippines

August 03, 2017

Singapore Reveals New Military Facility Amid Rising Islamic State Threat

The city-state’s new institute is just the latest move to tackle a changing and rising terror threat.

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Singapore Reveals New Military Facility Amid Rising Islamic State Threat

July 19, 2017

Indonesia, Singapore Conclude Military Exercise Amid Anniversary

The latest iteration of Exercise Chandrapura occurred as the two sides celebrate 50 years of bilateral ties this year.

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Indonesia, Singapore Conclude Military Exercise Amid Anniversary

July 12, 2017

What Did the Brunei Sultan’s Singapore Visit Accomplish?

Both sides underscored the significance of their relations as they commemorated the anniversary of a unique agreement.

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What Did the Brunei Sultan’s Singapore Visit Accomplish?

March 23, 2017

Singapore Military Moves Closer to New Armored Fighting Vehicle

Contract for Next Generation AFV awarded to Singapore Technologies Engineering.

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Singapore Military Moves Closer to New Armored Fighting Vehicle

July 02, 2015

Singapore’s Biggest Military Challenge

The country’s defense minister reveals how it is contending with its most potent threat.

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Singapore’s Biggest Military Challenge

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