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The Ministry of Defence has signed a
contract with The Boeing Company on 12 December 2005 to acquire 12
F-15SG (designated ¡°SG¡± for ¡°Singapore¡±) fighter aircraft. |
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The F-15SG, which has a configuration that
is unique to Singapore, will be the most advanced variant of the F-15
and will operate as the Republic of Singapore Air Force¡¯s (RSAF) next
generation multi-role fighter jet. |
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The contract also provides an option for the
acquisition of another 8 aircraft at a future date. |
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The F-15SG will replace the A-4SU Skyhawks
which have been retired. They will be equipped with sophisticated
avionics and weapons systems and will give the RSAF significantly better
system-level capability. |
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The acquisition of these advanced fighters marks a
milestone in the transformation of the RSAF, and will significantly enhance
the capabilities and operational readiness of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). |
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The twelve F-15SG are expected to be
delivered in 2008/09. The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
will manage the F-15SG programme. |
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Source:
www.mindef.gov.sg |
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