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Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s Apache upgrade among plans to renew RSAF capabilities

20th February 2024 - 10:35 GMT | by Roy Choo in Singapore

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A small number of RSAF Apaches received SATCOM and a self-protection suite in 2017 but there has been no further progression beyond those updates. (Photo: Roy Choo)

Singapore’s air force chief has confirmed plans to extend the life of the RSAF’s Apaches to beyond 2030, as well as revealing the next steps for future purchases of F-35s, replacements for its UAV fleet and updates to its ground-based air defence systems.

Maj Gen Kelvin Khong, Singapore’s chief of air force, revealed that the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) fleet of AH-64D Apache attack helicopter would undergo an upgrade as he provided an update prior to Singapore Airshow 2024 on capability enhancements within country’s air force.

Khong, who will retire from the appointment in March this after five years in the role, said: “The RSAF will embark on a Life Extension Programme for our AH-64Ds to ensure they remain operationally ready beyond 2030.”

Singapore purchased a batch of eight AH-64Ds in 1999 and a second batch of 12 in 2001, along

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Rex Choo is a freelance journalist based in Australia.

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