Singapore's air force upgrading Apache
warfare systems
By Ryan Maass |
April 20, 2017 at 4:16 PM
April 20 (UPI) -- Singapore's Ministry
of Defense announced plans to upgrade mission capabilities for its AH-64D
Apache helicopters on Thursday.
The program, announced in a response to media queries, aims to equip the country's
existing Apache rotorcraft with enhanced Helicopter Integrated Electronic
Warfare Systems and updated satellite communication solutions.
"[Singapore's defense ministry] has
always taken a rigorous and prudent approach in planning for our defence needs
and will equip sufficient helicopters to meet Singapore's defense
requirements," the ministry's statement read.
Singapore's government adds the upgrade
program is expected to be complete within the next few years, but did not
disclose an official date.
The AH-64 Apache is
a Boeing-built multirole attack helicopter primarily used by the U.S. Army.
Other prominent customers include armed forces in Japan, South Korea, Israel,
Greece, Britain and others.
Original post: upi.com
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