Singapore's first Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft expected to enter service in early 2030s: Chan Chun Sing
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — Singapore's four new Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft will likely be put into service in the early 2030s, Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said on Saturday (Sept 13).He was speaking to the media at Mountain Home Air Force Base in ISingapore's first Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft expected to enter service in early 2030s: Chan Chun Sing
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — Singapore's four new Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft will likely be put into service in the early 2030s, Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said on Saturday (Sept 13).He was speaking to the media at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, at the tail end of his introductory visit to the US from Sept 9 to 13.At his meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Sept 10, it was announced that the Fokker 50s, which have been in use since 1993, will be retired.The Ministry of Defence had said earlier this week that it will be acquiring the four Boeing P-8A aircraft to replace the ageing Fokker 50s.Chan told reporters on Saturday that the Republic has been evaluating replacement assets «for a few years» and searching for one which can «enhance our situation awareness» in today's «congested» security environment. Read more
