2024年2月28日 · With the eight F-35As estimated to arrive in Singapore in 2030, the RSAF will be able to maintain its combat capabilities even as the F-16s enter the tail-end of their life cycle before being fully phased out.

ding larger payloads and operating for longer durations. This feature makes it a more direct upgrade for the role hitherto played by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)’s existing fleet of F-1 s, which are set to enter obsolescence in the mid-2030s. Understandably, the decision comes in a climate where

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is the aerial service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for controlling and defending the airspace of the country, and providing air support to the Army and Navy. It was established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) before renaming to its current name in 1975. [7]

With the supply of manpower projected to see a one-third reduction by 2030, the SAF is acquiring assets that require less manpower to operate, as well as harness a greater use of unmanned technologies. For instance, the next-generation Howitzer will be operated by a three-man crew, compared to the current nine-man team.

2019年3月1日 · To upgrade the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Mindef will look to replace its current fleet of F-16s – which face “obsolescence post-2030” – with F-35 fighter jets, said Dr Ng. Mindef...

2024年2月28日 · In an update of the acquisition timeline, Dr Ng said that the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will receive the first four F-35Bs in 2026, and the remaining eight in 2028. The F-35As are estimated to arrive around 2030. This means that the RSAF will operate the F-35As, F-35Bs and F-15SGs after the retirement of the F-16s.

2016年7月6日 · Without a shot fired, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will see its manpower down by a third from 2030 as a result of dwindling birth rates. This quantum - permanent and significant - sits at the threshold at which defence professionals would consider tagging the "combat ineffective" label to military units that suffer a loss of such magnitude ...

2024年2月28日 · The F-35 jets will replace Singapore’s ageing fleet of F-16s, which are slated for retirement from the mid-2030s. The RSAF’s future fleet of fighters will comprise the F-35A, F-35B and F-15SG ...

2024年7月15日 · On October 24 last year, the commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, Prince Turki bin Bandar unveiled a new strategy and identity for the newly-created SAMI Aerospace Mechanics following the acquisition of Aircraft Accessories and Components Co in early 2023.

2024 年 7 月 10 日，沙特阿拉伯王国为沙特阿拉伯皇家空军 (RSAF) 订购了另外四架空客 A330 多用途加油运输机 (MRTT)。 第一架飞机将于 2026 年初进行改装；它们将于 2027 年投入使用并加入新加坡空军执行空中加油和运输任务。