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How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement

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How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement

8th September 2026

Selection of fighter aircraft by national governments has always been political. As markets and allegiances shift against a background of global realignment, who will be the winners and losers as new entrants compete with established suppliers?

Singapore’s interest in GCAP reflects its long-term approach to air power

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Singapore’s interest in GCAP reflects its long-term approach to air power

8th September 2026

A potential interest in joining GCAP is indicative of Singapore’s long-term and methodical approach to defence procurement and could benefit its local defence industry.

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