12 ADVANCED FIGHTER TRAINERS FOR THE RSAF

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12 ADVANCED FIGHTER TRAINERS FOR THE RSAF
28 Sep 2010 | TECHNOLOGY

12 ADVANCED FIGHTER TRAINERS FOR THE RSAF

STORY // Sherlyn Quek
PHOTO // Sherlyn Quek

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) to acquire 12 M-346 aircraft and a ground-based training system. This is for the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) replacement programme.

Under the contract, ST Aerospace will manage the AJT programme, with the aircraft provided by Alenia Aermacchi, a company which designs and produces military training aircraft, and the training system supplied by Boeing.

The acquisition of the M-346 aircraft and the ground-based training system marks a significant milestone in the RSAF's force development, and will strengthen the capabilities and operational readiness of the Singapore Armed Forces.

The 12 M-346 aircraft and the ground-based training system are expected to be delivered from 2012.

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