The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the United States Navy (USN) concluded the fifth edition of bilateral Exercise Pacific Griffin, which was held in Guam and its surrounding waters from 7 to 18 June 2025. The RSN’s participating assets were the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme, with an embarked S-70B Seahawk naval helicopter, and the Independence-class littoral mission vessel RSS Sovereignty. Two Fokker-50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft and six F-16 fighter aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) also participated in the exercise.  The USN participated with the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS William P. Lawrence, the T-AKE oiler USNS Charles Drew and a P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The exercise also involved naval divers from both navies.

Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s Advanced Jet Training Detachment, 150 Squadron, at Cazaux Air Base, France, last evening (SG time). Mr Choo and Vice-President of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and the Armed Forces Mr Philippe Paul were Guests-of-Honour for the Singapore-France 60th anniversary celebrations at Cazaux Air Base. During the visit, they witnessed the unveiling of a commemorative Singapore-France 60th anniversary logo on the RSAF’s M-346 aircraft and French Air and Space Force (FASF)’s Alpha Jet, as well as a combined flypast by both aircraft. The event was also witnessed by senior officials from the RSAF and FASF.