The Republic of Singapore Air Force modernizes with the orders of 12 F-35B VTOL and F-35A strike fighters from the United States. This is backed by 11 each of the Boeing Chinook CH-47F medium-lift tandem-rotor helicopter and 11 of the French Airbus Helicopters H225M rotorcraft. The addition of the A- and B-models of the Lightning 5th Generation Fighter put it alongside the U.S. Italy, and Japan as operators of both variants.
The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (2024). The service currently counts 247 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.
Updated: 03/03/2024 | © www.WDMMA.org
TvR
32.1
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
35
/103
Global Rank as compared to national powers of WDMMA. 103 total air services from 103 nations are tracked. View Current Ranks.
Force Concentration
Attack: 100 units
Support: 111 units
Training: 36 units
Future: 42 units
Material Suppliers (Past and Present)
Primary (2)
Fighters (100)
Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.
Helicopters (82)
Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.
Transports (9)
Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.
Trainers (36)
Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.
Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (11)
Airframes modified for the purpose of aerial fuel delivery to support allied aircraft / operations.
Special-Mission (9)
Airframes modified for Special-Mission roles - typically these are dedicated, role-specific types.
On Order (42)
Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).
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