The US$22.3 million deal aims to strengthen the defences of the city state, which is a key US strategic partner in Asia
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenDewey Simin WashingtonPublished: 5:27am, 1 Jul 2026Updated: 5:28am, 1 Jul 2026The US State Department has backed a potential sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, valued at US$22.3 million, in a deal it said would strengthen the city state’s defences, a key US strategic partner in Asia.The department on Tuesday said the sale would include 67 Hellfire missiles – a type of precision-guided, air-to-ground missile – as well as spare parts and support equipment. Lockheed Martin will be the principal contractor.“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a strategic partner that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Asia,” it added.“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.”
