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R 300717Z JAN 08
FM AMEMBASSY SINGAPORE
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 4811
INFO RUCPDOC/DEPT OF COMMERCE WASHDC
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC
RUEPINS/HQ BICE INTEL WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS SINGAPORE 000116
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SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM/DTTC BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC ETRD ECON KOMC SN
SUBJECT: RESULTS OF BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON LICENSE
05-050079526
REF: STATE 01151
1. Post conducted a site visit to verify the bona fides of
Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd. Paul Wallace, Buyer
for Singapore Technologies Electronics, provided Emboff with
a copy of purchase order EJP2805/13 dated December 10, 2007.
Wallace confirmed that the order for PRC-77 Radio (Portable)
components, once received, will be used by the end user
listed on the application, Singapore Army Defence Science &
Technology. He affirmed his understanding of the prohibition
against re-exporting or retransfer of these goods.
2. Singapore Technologies Electronics appeared to employ
adequate safety measures, including controlled entry through
badges for its employees and security guards present on the
premises.
3. Singapore Technologies Electronics is a subsidiary of ST
Engineering, a publicly listed company in which Temasek, the
Singapore Government's holding company, owns a majority
interest.
Visit Embassy Singapore's Classified website:
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HERBOLD