The United States and Singapore have inked a new agreement to deepen collaboration on defense innovation, aligning with broader U.S. efforts to partner with Indo-Pacific nations on emerging military technologies. The memorandum of understanding aims to leverage commercial tech for military applications. Maritime Security and Counter-Drone Systems Under the pact, the two countries will prioritize maritime security solutions and counter-drone capabilities, according to the U.S. Defense Department. This includes plans for “joint challenges” centered on ship-launched counter-drone systems and technologies