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Abstract The Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) is unique to Southeast Asian regional security instrument. The FPDA was initially conceived as a transitional agreement to provide for the defence of peninsula Malaysia and Singapore. With the constantly changing security situation in the Southeast Asia, the FPDA has developed a sophisticated organizational mechanism and comprehensive exercise programme. These updates has undoubtedly enhanced military professionalism, interoperability and operational capability, which has effectively ensured the security of the South China Sea lanes. Meanwhile, FPDA and other regional security cooperation mechanisms are mutually reinforcing. The practice of the FPDA to pioneer the use of military security tools to achieve non⁃traditional security objectives has provided a positive example of security cooperation among all countries in the waters of Southeast Asia. As a result, the FPDA has made a positive contribution to safeguarding the navigation security, especially in dealing with non⁃traditional security issues.
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2017, Vol. 25 
