The United States Army
01/10/2025 | News release | Archived content
Singapore Army and US Army Talks Vital to Growing Partnership
[Link] 1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - The Singaporean and U.S. Army Staff Talks held on January 8-9, 2025, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, represent the military partnership between the United States and Singapore, underscoring our commitment to enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo Credit: Spc. Taylor Gray) VIEW ORIGINAL [Link] 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell and Chief of Staff, General Staff, Brig. Gen. Tan Cheng Kwee, discussed future opportunities during the Singaporean and U.S. Army Land Force Talks on Jan. 8, 2025. The talks were held on Jan. 8-9, 2025, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, representing the military partnership between the United States and Singapore, underscoring their commitment to enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo Credit: Spc. Taylor Gray) VIEW ORIGINAL [Link] 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell and Chief of Staff, General Staff (COS-GS), Brig. Gen. Tan Cheng Kwee signed the closing minutes during the Singapore and U.S. Army Land Force Talks on Jan. 9, 2025. The Singaporean and U.S. Army Staff Talks held on January 8-9, 2025, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, represent the military partnership between the United States and Singapore, underscoring their commitment to enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo Credit: Spc. Taylor Gray) VIEW ORIGINAL
The Singapore Army-U.S. Army Staff Talks, held at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on January 8-9, 2025, reaffirm the enduring partnership between the United States and Singapore. This collaboration underscores our nation's commitment to advancing defense cooperation and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.
As the 13th iteration of this pivotal dialogue, the talks reinforced the shared vision for a secure, inclusive, and resilient Indo-Pacific.
The annual talks between the U.S. Army Pacific and the Singapore Army serve as a dynamic platform to deepen interoperability, strengthen mutual trust, and fortify enduring partnerships.
USARPAC Deputy Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell underscored the importance of achieving interoperability across human, technical, and procedural domains. He emphasized that seamless collaboration is the cornerstone of mission success.
Transparent and proactive conversations during the talks further strengthen the foundation of trust between our two armies, enabling smoother coordination across all levels of engagement.
These talks also served as a platform to establish shared objectives and align priorities, solidifying a framework for future success.
"This 13th annual Staff Talks highlights the vital and growing partnership between Singapore and the United States," said Maj. Michael Neu of the Security Cooperation Division. "It reflects our steadfast commitment to enhancing the relationship between our nations and ensuring our armies remain aligned."
The significance of the talks cannot be overstated. They are a testament to the shared commitment and collective resilience of the U.S. Armed Forces and Singaporean Armed Forces.