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Singapore has received approval from the US for the potential acquisition of additional Hellfire missiles, used on the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) AH-64D Apache helicopter, in a deal estimated to be worth US$22.3 million (S$28.9 million).The US DSingapore's Apache fleet set for boost as US approves $28.9m Hellfire missile sale
Singapore has received approval from the US for the potential acquisition of additional Hellfire missiles, used on the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) AH-64D Apache helicopter, in a deal estimated to be worth US$22.3 million (S$28.9 million).The US Department of State said in a press statement on June 30 that Singapore had requested to purchase an additional 24 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, bringing its total potential procurement to 67 missiles.This will also include spare parts, technical and logistic support services.«This proposed sale will improve Singapore’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing and extending the Singapore Air Force’s ability to conduct operations and enable effective training,» the statement read, noting that Singapore will «have no difficulty» absorbing this training into its armed forces.The Hellfire AGM-114R missile is an air-to-ground precision weapon that is capable of defeating a broad target set, according to its manufacturer Lockheed Martin.Apart from attack helicopters such as the Apache, it can also be equipped on unmanned aerial vehicles, warships and military vehicles. Read more











