It is deemed the most suitable replacement for the Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16C/D fleet.
As RSAF upgrades and expands the existing Tengah and Changi air bases to prepare for the relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase, resurfacing work has to be done to some tarmac to support STOVL operations. A conservative estimate could see RSAF planning a second batch of F-35s, even expanding options to the conventional take-off F-35As, which has slightly longer endurance and lower operating costs, to diversify the fleet’s capabilities.The RSAF's F-15SGs, like the F-16s, will undergo a mid-life capability upgrade to lengthen its service life beyond 2030. In any case, the F-35 will pair nicely with the F-15SG in service, the latter known for its heavy payload and endurance.
Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has quickly identified the issue to a “very rare systems phenomenon” described as a harmonic resonance, and has provided solutions that it describes as “a quick and elegant fix” to a limited number of affected engines.
There will also be US F-35s present either from land or sea, in the form of carrier borne F-35Bs and F-35Cs. There will also be a common spare pool available to F-35 users, lowering additional logistical footprint.Japan and South Korea debuted at Exercise Pitch Black in 2022, sharing and working alongside Australia, Singapore, US and other air arms to develop mission plans and tactics, so that these air forces can quickly interoperate if required in the future.
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