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Singapore’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft purchase is anything but routine
At a time of submarine proliferation and great-power rivalry, Singapore’s purchase of the P-8A sends a message about deterrence, defence and alignment with key partners.
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Singapore’s purchase of the P-8A sends a message about deterrence, defence and alignment with key partners.
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Mike Yeo
When Singapore announced this week that it would acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft
The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s nine Fokker-50s have been flying since 1993, and their replacement was long overdue.
