Singapore to acquire three Gulfstream maritime surveillance aircraft
The G550-MSA is the latest in a series of major defense acquisitions announced by Singapore for the maritime domain in recent years.
The G550-MSA is the latest in a series of major defense acquisitions announced by Singapore for the maritime domain in recent years.
An Airbus official added that other countries, including Canada, have expressed interest in the capability.
“After thorough evaluations, we have determined that the C-130 remains the best platform to meet our operational needs for the next 15 to 20 years," Singapore Air Force Chief Maj. Gen. Kelvin Fan said.
The decision was mutually agreed upon by Singapore and the US, according to a statement from Singapore's defense ministry.
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The move would set up the Singapore Air Force to join a small group of countries that operate both the A and B variants of the stealth fighter.
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An F-35B from US Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Iwakuni will remind China of its ability to do vertical landings and short takeoffs from islands and bases throughout the Indo-Pacific region.