Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

Singapore's air force is testing the Shield AI V-BAT uncrewed aerial system as its military explores new operational concepts in the air littoral domain.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is balancing drone threats with crewed helicopters, using AI tools and exploring counter-drone systems to maintain air superiority.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is developing and trialing a new digitally aided close air support system to enhance air-land integration.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has commenced tests to deploy Class 1, first-person-view (FPV) drones from its Boeing CH-47F Chinooks.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is exploring ways to equip its helicopters with drone self-protection suites as air littorals become increasingly contested in modern warfare.

Singapore will receive F-35Bs for U.S. training in 2026 before establishing its first local F-35A presence in 2029.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has deployed its Airbus H120 light helicopters in a special operations role.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force will replace its oldest Hercules with used ones for now, buying time before choosing a new transport aircraft.

Airbus Helicopters, Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency and the RSAF have conducted their first MUM-T trial between an H225M the Flexrotor UAS.

RSAF's phased path—retire the C-130Bs, extend the life of the Hs, defer a full replacement—signals the Super Hercules may no longer be the default successor.

Airbus, RSAF and DSTA received full certification from Spain for the Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R) capability on the Airbus A330 MRTT.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is opting to acquire secondhand Lockheed Martin C-130H aircraft as an interim measure to replace some aging C-130B/Hs.

Singapore has selected the Saab Giraffe 1X radar to replace its Portable Search and Target Acquisition Radar for low-level air defense missions.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s newly acquired Elbit Systems Hermes 900 uncrewed aerial system is making its public debut at this year's Singapore Airshow.

Washington has approved Singapore’s request to acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and Mk. 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes.

Wars in Iran and Ukraine have convinced Singapore that airpower is no longer business as usual.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has selected the Elbit Systems Hermes 900 as its next-generation uncrewed aircraft system.

Singapore is exploring additional airborne capabilities to complement its future fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidons, which are scheduled to enter service in the early 2030s.

Despite the growing prominence of mini attack drones, Singapore's Air Force continues to underscore the enduring relevance of the attack helicopter.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is testing mini-UAS as part of an effort to establish a multi-tiered UAS network for swarm, ISR and counter-drone missions.

Singapore says it will acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidons as its next-generation maritime patrol aircraft, replacing its Air Force’s Fokker 50 Enforcers.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is steadily introducing adaptive software technologies as a key enabler of its sense-strike operations.

Singapore says it has dropped plans to establish a permanent Boeing F-15SG detachment in Guam following a U.S. disclosure that the basing would not proceed.

Anduril Industries has secured the Republic of Singapore Air Force as its first international partner for the Lattice for Mission Autonomy software platform.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force and Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency have linked up with Shield AI to co-develop AI for autonomous ops.