Singapore is set to purchase Hellfire missiles and related equipment and services from the United States as part of proposed defence procurement packages. The Straits Times reports that the potential purchase involves 67 Hellfire missiles along with associated support, services, and equipment, with a reported value of $28.9 million. Channel NewsAsia (CNA) similarly states that the United States has approved a proposed package for Singapore, described as worth US$22.3 million, indicating additional Hellfire missile procurement beyond previously held stocks. Both reports link the missiles to Singapore’s AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), noting that the platform uses Hellfire missiles as part of its armament. While the outlets cite different package values, they both describe the same overall procurement direction: Singapore receives approval-linked support for acquiring Hellfire missiles and related items from the US. The arrangements are presented as proposed sale packages, subject to final procurement processes.
Singapore set to acquire additional Hellfire missiles from the United States
Singapore is set to purchase Hellfire missiles and related equipment and services from the United States as part of proposed defence procurement packages. The Straits Times reports that the potential...
- Singapore is set to acquire additional Hellfire missiles from the United States.
- The proposed deals include related equipment and services, not only missiles.
- The purchase is reported as involving 67 Hellfire missiles.
- The US has approved a proposed missile package for Singapore, with reported package values differing by outlet.
- The RSAF AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters are armed with Hellfire missiles.
The possible sale of 67 Hellfire missiles and related equipment and services is worth $28.9 million.
2 hours agoThe Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters are armed with Hellfire missiles.
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