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Tight race for Singapore helicopters

9th May 2016 - 02:00 GMT | by Chen Chuanren in Singapore

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International OEMs are looking to secure a lucrative contract and bragging rights as the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) replaces two squadrons of AS332/532 Super Pumas and Cougars by 2020. 

This year Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced at the Committee of Supply hearing that the RSAF ‘is in the final stages of evaluations’, and new helicopters will be announced soon.

While no contenders were disclosed by the RSAF, the state is looking for a platform with similar and exceeding capabilities as its predecessor. The Super Puma plays a significant role in army air projection capabilities, thus requiring the

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Chen Chuanren is Shephard’s Singapore correspondent, covering primarily land and sea systems. He served in …

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