Singapore
is not a formal military ally of the US, but it provides access, basing
and overflight rights to the US. It has cooperated with US
counter-terrorism and counter-piracy efforts. It is a major buyer of US
equipment and military products and it conducts a number of training
exercises with the US. Singapore also sends a significant number of its
troops to the US for training every year.
Incidentally, India, too, hosts Singapore Air Force and Army units in its military facilities for training purposes.
The
US Navy maintains a logistical command unit in Singapore and conducts
rotational deployments of warships and P-8 maritime surveillance
aircraft. Importantly, it has the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing
Agreement (ACSA) with the US, which is of the type the Americans have
signed with NATO allies and coalition partners, which allows the US to
exchange supplies like food, fuel, transportation, ammunition and
equipment.
Just as the US-Singapore relationship has its distinct
geopolitical features, so, too, does the emerging one between India and
the US.
Anonymous
3 comments:
Sinking Or SinkiesLAND is the lackey of the UAssA.
Period!
Oops supposed to be only for women.
No need lah. Yindia-pore will continue to deal with USA while the colonial masters in Delhi will officially not be aligned with USA. All dealings will go through Mumbai Marina Bay Financial Centre with Delhi blessings.
Yindia-pore will still say, we are neutral regarding China and USA. But Channel News America, States Times and anon-nays here are anything but neutral. They think China is as blur as a sotong like dementia Joe.
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