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Singapore signs pledge for export and use of UCAVs
The United States Department of State announced on 5 October 2016 that the US and 42 nations have signed an agreement that guides the export and subsequent use of armed or strike-enabled Unmanned...
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#RedArrowsinSG Red Arrows visit to Singapore postponed to Sat 15 Oct 2016
The British High Commission announced this afternoon that the Royal Air Force’s Aerobatic Team or Red Arrows' visit to Singapore that was scheduled for this Thursday (13 October 2016) has been...
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Republic of Singapore Air Force Exercise Torrent VII
Have been keenly following the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) alternate runway exercise (renamed from emergency runway exercise), codenamed Torrent, since the first one in 1986.We're counting...
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Exercise Torrent VII 2016: Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF alternate...
Cleared for take-off:Every type of frontline RSAF warplane was represented at Exercise Torrent III, held on 1 November 1992. Seen here are A-4SU Super Skyhawks, which accelerated for take-off...
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Torrent update: Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF Alternate Runway Exercise
Breaking the speed limit along Lim Chu Kang Road, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16A Fighting Falcons from 140 Squadron thunder off the six-lane carriageway on full reheat during Exercise...
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Exercise Torrent: RSAF Alternate Runway Exercise Field Defence Squadron
Force protection troopers from the Field Defence Squadron, Tengah Air Base (FDS TAB) patrol the length of Lim Chu Kang Road before flying activities for Exercise Torrent V commence in November 2002.The...
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Exercise Torrent: Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF Alternate Runway...
Aptly named the FOD Killer, this is a road sweeper designed to suck debris that could cause foreign object damage (FOD) to Republic of Singapore Air Force assets.The Operations Support Flight (OSF) of...
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Torrent alternate runway exercise preview: Last Republic of Singapore Air...
In November 2002, Exercise Torrent V marked the last time Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Super Skyhawks landed on the 2,500m long alternate runway. The exercise involving converting the 24m...
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Exercise Torrent preview: Guiding lights from the RSAF's Airfield Damage...
Turning a road to runway involves a flurry of activity that takes place behind-the-scenes, out of the public eye over a 48-hour window.The Tengah Air Base (TAB) the Airfield Damage Recovery Flight...
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Exercise Torrent preview: Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF F-16D+ night...
These heavy hitters from 145 Squadron were the most powerful warplanes seen during Exercise Torrent VI in November 2008.A pair of F-16D+ with conformal tanks and wing tanks, as well as a full suite of...
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Exercise Torrent preview: Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF sound blaster...
Think your car's sound system is powerful?Here's a Tengah Air Base (TAB) vehicle with a sound system that will wake up the neighbourhood.Photographed during Exercise Torrent V in November 2002, this...
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Exercise Torrent Preview: Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF Mobile...
This nondescript piece of machinery is one of the few things that can stop a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) warplane.Granted, the pilot must deploy the arrestor hook of the aircraft. But...
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Exercise Torrent preview: Reducing bird strike hazards to Republic of...
When you start your day with a bang, you get the neighbourhood's attention.Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) personnel are seen here firing noise makers to frighten off birds that could pose a...
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Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF Exercise Torrent preview: Air Power...
Generate & Sustain: Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16D+ fighters prepare to take-off from Lim Chu Kang Road during Exercise Torrent VI in November 2008. The 2,500m long road is one of several...
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Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF Exercise Torrent preview: Fastest single...
The fastest single-seat warplanes to hit the road are these Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C Fighting Falcons.Plane spotters would note the different squadron markings and fin flash on...
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Easter egg hunting at the Defence Technology Community 50th Anniversary show
Spent the afternoon at the SG Defence Exhibition, staged at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre to mark the Defence Technology Community's (DTC) 50th anniversary. It was good catching up with old...
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New birds for Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF helicopter fleet - Airbus...
The Singapore Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of the H225M - Medium Lift Helicopter and a contract to The Boeing Company for the acquisition of...
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Defence Technology Community 50th anniversary book
A book titled Engineering Singapore's Defence was released in Singapore this evening to mark the 50th anniversary of the republic's Defence Technology Community (DTC).The opportunity to contribute to...
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Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF Exercise Torrent preview: Last E-2C Hawkeye
This was last Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to take-off from a road.The 111 Squadron E-2C, 014, participated in the RSAF Alternate Runway exercise, codenamed Torrent VI, in November 2008. The...
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