RSAF to Upgrade C-130 Fleet and Radar Capabilities Amid Strategic Enhancements
DEFENSE
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is upgrading its C-130 fleet by acquiring second-hand C-130H models and enhancing its radar capabilities with Saab's Giraffe 1X radar. Additionally, the RSAF will introduce four Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft and F-35 stealth fighters, while focusing on personnel development and AI integration to transition into a next-generation defense force by 2040.

Feb 4, 2026, 6:00 AM