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Singapore F-35 fighter jet procurement

Overview

Singapore has disclosed the details and costs of its procurement of 20 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets from the United States. The total cost for the aircraft and related equipment is reported to be $4.06 billion.

The fleet will consist of 12 F-35B variants, which feature short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities, and eight F-35A variants, which offer greater fuel capacity and weapon payloads. The F-35B jets will be stationed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas to facilitate pilot training, with the first aircraft expected to arrive there by late 2026. The eight F-35A jets are slated for deployment to Tengah Air Base in Singapore, with operations expected to begin around the third quarter of 2029.

While the F-35 program is noted for facing discussions regarding technical challenges and high operating costs, the aircraft provides advanced stealth and network-centric warfare systems designed to engage enemies from long distances.

Entities

Singapore Air Force · United States Department of Defense · F-35 Lightning II · Tengah Air Base · Singapore Ministry of Defence

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Singapore to spend $4.06 billion on F-35 fighter jets

    Singapore will spend $4.06 billion on 20 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, with deliveries starting in 2026 and training to take place in the United States.

  2. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Singapore reveals details of F-35 stealth fighter procurement

    Singapore's acquisition of 20 U.S. F-35 stealth fighters is detailed, including delivery timelines and the deployment of F-35B and F-35A variants between the U.S. and Singapore.

Sources

baotintuc.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · soha.vn