Singapore’s Armed Forces ( SAF ) plans to purchase two more submarines to add to its four-strong fleet, according to Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen on Monday ( Mar 3 ).
The Singapore Army will even purchase a brand-new troops fighting vehicle, the” Titan,” which is wheeled and, for the first time, substantially increased in power thanks to a 30mm gun as a distant weapons system.
Unmanned aerial systems ( UAS ) will also be a part of the Titan’s defense.
The long-range High Mobility Rocket System ( HIMARS ) launcher from the army will also be upgraded to rockets with greater rocket capability.
Since 2010, the HIMARS has been beneficial and efficient. Dr. Ng cited Russia’s continuing conflict with Ukraine.
The minister provided these updates as he presented the spending plans for the Ministry of Defense ( MINDEF ) in parliament.
In 2017, the Republic of Singapore began producing four European, hand-made Invincible-class ships. According to Dr. Ng, all of them are on record to be functional by around 2028.
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However, four boats are not the best option for a ship, according to Dr. Ng. Our submarines, are subject to more strenuous maintenance cycles and regular maintenance checks; as you can picture , they must run figuratively and physically under extreme pressure.
Operational day is” contrary reduced in some ways.” This is why the majority of submarine-operating warships have more than four countries, including Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and others. of our near neighbors,” he continued.
” Having demonstrated that the Invincible-class ships may perform to;
plans to purchase two more ships to make up the SAF’s inventory in exotic lakes; six represents the state of our submersible fleet’s stability. ”
UPGRADES AT THE Water AND IN THE AIR
Later this year, the navy will also introduce its first multi-role combat craft ( MRCVs ). Six of them were previously purchased as substitutes for a aging fleet of Victory-class weapon ships that had been in use since 1989.
About The MRCVs are larger and have a wider selection. three days more advanced than the ships.
The MRCV is a mothership with autonomous systems, not a single ship. She will improve the navy’s ability to protect our sea interests, according to Dr. Ng, with its collection of advanced sensors and combat systems.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force ( RSAF ) is looking into appropriate replacements for its Fokker-50 maritime patrol aircraft, which has been in service for three decades and has guarded Singapore’s sea defense and maritime communication lines.
The Boeing P-8A and Airbus C295 are being evaluated especially.
The past is flown by, to name a few, the US Navy, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force.
In addition, countries like Chile and Spain have purchased the Airbus C295 for anti-submarine battle operations.
Dr. Ng also made note of the formation of an F-35 and F-16 fighter aircraft training détachment at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in the US, on Monday.
Singapore lately confirmed the order of F-35As from the US, with Dr. Ng before confirming the decision to purchase eight more of those aircraft. during the MINDEF budget conversation next year.
After conducting thorough practicality studies between the RSAF and the US Air Force, which took into account factors like applicability of place and teaching area, as well as equipment and logistical support, Ebbing was chosen.
These actions show the strength of our cooperation in the US’s defense industry and our continued commitment to a multi-decade relationship. Dr. Ng thanked the US for their assistance.
The SAF as a fairly small war would have evolved with state-of-the-art platforms similar to developed militaries abroad and appropriate for our safety purposes with these additional capabilities for air, land, and sea. “