BLUF
Singapore maintains a careful balance—building strong ties with the US while deepening regional cooperation—to secure training access, advanced technology, and partnerships. Up to 14,000 personnel can conduct unilateral training in Australia.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness – The article deepens understanding of how a small state balances global partnerships with regional trust-building to secure its long-term stability.
- Technological Literacy – It explains how access to advanced systems and overseas facilities serves as a force multiplier for a resource-constrained defence force.