Parliament: Singapore to buy 4 F-35 fighter jets for a start, with option to buy 8 more, says Ng Eng Hen
2019-03-02 09:21:24 source：The Straits Times
March 1, 2019
SINGAPORE - Singapore will be seeking to buy four United States F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft for a start, with the option to buy eight more, as part of efforts to build the next-generation Singapore Armed Forces, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Friday (March 1).
In his speech during the debate on his ministry's budget, Dr Ng said the Ministry of Defence will issue a letter of request to the United States for an initial acquisition of four F-35s, with the option of a subsequent eight if Singapore decides to proceed.
As required by US law for foreign military sales, the US Congress must approve the sale of F-35s, Dr Ng said, adding that Singapore has the endorsement of both the US Administration and the Department of Defence for its proposed purchase.
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