Analysts have also pointed out it makes little fiscal sense for armed forces to withdraw billion-dollar equipment before their full service life has been reached unless there are compelling reasons for doing so.
Indeed, Singapore too is no stranger to this practice. The Challenger-class submarines operated by the Republic of Singapore Navy’s were acquired from Sweden, refurbished and upgraded for purpose.The best commentaries and analysis to better help you see beyond today’s news headlines. Subscribe to CNA’s Commentary newsletter.This service is not intended for persons residing in the EU.
They would know the failure rate of individual parts or subsystems based on the former operator’s history of maintenance, and get a clearer idea of what spares need to be stocked up on and what areas to look out for when carrying out maintenance.Buying second-hand equipment gives a country a “ready to go” capability, such that urgent requirements can be quickly met as opposed to having to wait for a new fighter jet, tank or warship to be designed and built, which could take years.
One of the main challenges for militaries when it comes to operating older equipment is to keep these systems going while ensuring that they remain fit-for-purpose in the face of obsolescence. As equipment ages, a robust and timely maintenance programme will become more important, including the use of preventive maintenance to catch potential issues before they happen.
The Royal Australian Air Force , for example, has contracted Airbus Australia to maintain its fleet of Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft under a performance-based logistics support contract since 2009.Then Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne estimated that the contract extension signed in 2018 would save A$10 million between 2019 and 2024
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