U.S. approves $2.3B defense sale to Singapore, including P-8A planes, for enhanced maritime security.

The U.S. has approved a $2.3 billion defense sale to Singapore, including four P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, torpedoes, and related equipment, to enhance Singapore’s maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The deal, announced on January 20, 2026, requires congressional approval and is part of broader U.S. efforts to strengthen security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. The P-8As, expected to enter service in the early 2030s, will replace Singapore’s older aircraft and improve regional stability. The transaction supports U.S. strategic interests by bolstering a key ally’s defense posture.