US Approves Additional Hellfire Missile Sale to Singapore
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- The US State Department approved the potential sale of 24 additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, totaling 67 missiles.
- The acquisition aims to support the Republic of Singapore Air Force's training and operational needs.
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The US State Department has approved a potential sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, which will be used by the Republic of Singapore Air Force's Apache attack helicopters.
The US State Department said on Tuesday that it has approved the potential sale of an additional 24 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, along with related support services and equipment, bringing the total package to 67 missiles.
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the acquisition will support the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) training and operational needs. RSAF’s AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters are armed with Hellfire missiles.
“Mindef/SAF takes a strategic long-term view on our defence acquisitions to ensure that we make prudent and cost-effective decisions that best meet our defence needs, and maintain operational readiness,” the ministry said.
