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Signing of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Singapore concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology
June 3, 2023
On June 3 (local time) in Singapore, H.E. Mr. ISHIKAWA Hiroshi, Ambassador to Singapore, and Mr. Melvyn Ong, Permanent Secretary (Defence Development), Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Singapore, signed the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Singapore concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology (PDF)
. The Agreement entered into force on June 3.
- The Agreement establishes a legal framework for the Governments of Japan and Singapore regarding the handling of defense equipment and technology to be transferred between the two governments in order to implement projects to be jointly determined including those contributing to international peace and stability. Specifically, it stipulates procedures to determine and confirm each specific transfer as well as basic rules on the proper use of the transferred defense equipment and technology.
- The conclusion of this Agreement will ensure appropriate control over the defense equipment and technology transferred between Japan and Singapore, especially regarding any subsequent transfer to a third party or any extra-purpose use. It is expected that this Agreement will contribute to closer cooperation between Japan and Singapore for defense equipment and technology, and maintaining and improving the production and technological bases for Japan’s defense industry, thereby contributing to the security of Japan.