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100	1		_aFARRER Mark
245			_aThe Republic of Singapore F-15SG fleet/ _cMark Farrer
260			_c2015
520			_aSingapore's military capability is difficult to closely assess, as the country's security is excellent and their defence and procurement policies are not subject to partisan use by political parties. In addition, the nation is well aware that discretion is essential in its strategic circumstances. Posturing would unnecessarily irritate its neighbours, and their governments quietly appreciate Singapore's linkages to the USA as these confirm Washington's strategic interests in the region. So Singapore's defence forces are somewhat opaque compared to the other first-world western powers.
650			_aSINGAPORE _xINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS _xUNITED STATES
650			_aDEFENCE POLICY
650			_aPROCUREMENT POLICY
650			_aDEFENCE AND STRATEGY
773			_aAsia Pacific Defence Reporter: _gVol.41, No. 1, Feb 2015 , pp.44-47(9)
598			_a SING
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