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1995/08 - Singapore-US Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)

Singapore-US Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)

1995

CARAT has strengthened Singapore-US maritime and air cooperation through complex joint drills across all dimensions of naval warfare.

CARAT is an annual maritime drill exercise between the US Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy that has been held since 1995. The exercise aims to enhance conventional maritime capabilities and maritime air operations, and the professional cooperation between the two elements. It has expanded in scope and complexity since its inception, and features an array of serials spanning all dimensions of maritime warfare, maritime security, force protection, and base defence.

Two Republic of Singapore Air Force planes in flight over the ocean.

CARAT focuses on sharpening conventional maritime capabilities and maritime air operations.

Gray helicopter hovering near a gray ship on open water under a clear blue sky.

It enhances the interoperability, professional cooperation, and bilateral relations between the RSAF and the US Navy.

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