Republic of Singapore Air Force
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The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is the aerial service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for controlling and defending the airspace of the country, and providing air support to the Army and Navy. It was established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) before renaming to its current name in 1975.[5] As one of the larger air forces in Southeast Asia, the RSAF has undertaken a significant role in Singapore's military defence strategy since its formation.
Republic of Singapore Air Force | |
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Angkatan Udara Republik Singapura (Malay) 新加坡空軍部隊 (Chinese) சிங்கப்பூர் ஆகாயப்படை (Tamil) | |
Founded | 1 September 1968; 55 years ago (1968-09-01) |
Country | Singapore |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 6,000 active personnel[1] 7,500 reserve personnel[1][2] |
Part of | Singapore Armed Forces |
Motto(s) | "Above All" |
March | "Republic of Singapore Air Force March" |
Engagements | |
Website | Official website |
Commanders | |
Minister for Defence | Ng Eng Hen[3] |
Chief of Defence Force | VADM Aaron Beng[3] |
Chief of Air Force | BG Kelvin Fan Sui Siong[4][3] |
Air Force Command Chief | ME6 Ng See Lye[4][3] |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Ensign | |
State Colour | |
Logo | |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-16C/D/D+, F-15SG |
Attack helicopter | AH-64D |
Patrol | G550 AEW, Fokker 50 MPA |
Reconnaissance | Heron 1, Hermes 450 |
Trainer | M346, PC-21 |
Transport | C-130 Hercules, Fokker 50 UTL, A330 MRTT, CH-47SD/F Chinook, AS332M Super Puma, H225M |
The RSAF is one of the more modern air forces in the region, with the ability to act as a strong deterrence from potential hostile nations as well as defending the airspace of the country.[6]
As of 2021, the RSAF has four domestic airbases, Paya Lebar, Changi, Sembawang, and Tengah, as well as at civilian airport Seletar. The RSAF also has overseas detachments in various countries, most notably in Australia, the United States and France. As of 2023, the RSAF has a strength of 6,000 active personnel.[1]