US approves $2.3bn sale of weapons to Singapore

The United States has approved a $2.3bn weapons sale to Singapore, including P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, lightweight torpedoes, and air defense systems. The sale aims to enhance Singapore’s maritime capabilities and deter adversaries in the region, aligning with US foreign policy objectives. Singapore plans to replace its Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with the Boeing-made P-8A planes, as part of its long-term strategic defense upgrade. The US and Singapore have a strong security partnership, with ongoing military cooperation and joint training exercises.

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