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The United States Department of Defense and Singapore Ministry of Defence signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) regarding Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cooperation. The SOI was signed by Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, and BG Yew Chee Leung, MINDEF's Deputy Secretary (Technology).

The SOI adopts a holistic approach to technological collaboration enabling both defense establishments to discuss approaches and exchange best practices on leveraging data, analytics, and AI at speed and scale. "Singapore, a key technology innovator in the Asia-Pacific region, remains one of our most valued defense partners and we look forward to further deepening this critical relationship," says Dr. Plumb.

Under this SOI, both nations have identified key areas of collaboration, such as quality data, the responsible development and use of AI, and talent management. This SOI represents an important opportunity to deepen collaborative efforts, strengthen interoperability, and promote values-based global leadership on responsible AI in defense.