Lightning For the Lion City Full article can be found on March 2019 edition of AIR International On January 18, Singapore Ministry of Defence (Mindef) announced that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II was identified as the ‘most suitable replacement’ for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D/D+ Block 52…
There is a certain major landmark in Singapore (let’s call it Landmark S) that has a particular attraction that spews lights and lasers out into the night sky. Concerned that it might pose an aeronautical safety hazard, it worked closely with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to have in place a system and…
Five of Fifty In November 2008, I signed on the dotted line and became a full time regular of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The years in the RSAF has broadened my perspectives on defence, particularly on our own Air Force, which has been helpful in my current job as a defence journalist.…
The Republic of Singapore Navy’s RSS Stalwart Won the Best Fleet Ship Award this year. Minded released some great footage of this ship, including a rare clip of the New Generation Dagaie System chaff launcher firing.Although less than a second, it is still a cool video with the numerous Harpoon launch clips and some good…
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. They will put up one of the biggest flypast this National Day Parade since SG50 three years ago. CnB caught the some of the actions during their first Internal Rehearsal last week. Following the standard State Flag flypast by the Chinook,…
Recently I came across this very interesting and entertaining video by a former Taiwanese army personnel. In the 5minute video, he was comparing his Taiwanese Army/Marine training in Hengchun versus the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Starlight exercise, who share the same real estate as them. You can see the video here For those who do…
The Republic of Singapore Air Force will present a combined demonstration of a Boeing F-15SG and a pair of Lockheed Martin F-16C at the Singapore Airshow. It is believed to be the first air force around to present such combination in an aerial display format. Brigadier General Kelvin Khong, Chief of Staff (Air Staff) said…
Quick Note: The United States Air Force’s 8th Fighter Wing, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16Cs from Kunsan Air Base are in Singapore for Exercise Commando Sling 18-1. Note the AIM-120 AMRAAM on the wingtip pylon, AIM-9X on station 2, ACMI pod on station 8 and the JHCMS helmet on the pilot.
When I was in Basic Military Training, my only live munition encounter was at the SAR21 range, shooting from 50m to 100m against a cardboard target. Fire ‘movements’ were limited to blank rounds and some homemade ”Bang! Bang!” sound effects. As a mere foot solider, could not see myself in the systems of systems Singapore…
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is organising the RSN50@ Vivo event from 8 November to 12 November. Fronting this year’s event is Formidable-class frigate RSS Intrepid (69), which came alongside Vivocity today. This will be the last few events to celebrate the Navy’s 50th Anniversary. Parking a 3,200 tonnes warship at the tight waterfront…
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