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Singapore Revamps Maritime Patrol Capability

Poseidons complicate relations with China over South China Sea

Sep 16, 2025
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By: Andy Wong Ming Jun

On September 9, Singapore announced it will buy four Boeing P-8 Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft as part of its naval modernization program. Chosen over the European Airbus C295, these aircraft will replace the five Dutch-built Fokker 50s that have served for more than three decades under 122 Squadron of the Republic…

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