Five-power defence nations in talks to upgrade joint military exercises ShangriLaDialogue SLD23
SINGAPORE - The defence ministers of the Five Power Defence Arrangements are seeking to upgrade the level of their military drills, as they reaffirmed the value of the grouping amid great power rivalry in the region.
Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, who hosted the breakfast meeting – a regular feature at the security forum – added that the upgrading was discussed among the five leaders because of good feedback from their military chiefs.The FPDA countries hold regular exercises aimed at building the ability to operate well together, as well as improving the proficiency of their armed forces.
“Because of that, it is of no threat to anyone, nor is it directed at any single country,” he said, adding that he hopes the FPDA will continue to be a force for stability. Mr Hasan, who was appointed in December, proposed for the FPDA to be “a pathway for greater strategic and defence cooperation” in training and capacity building.
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