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Next-gen Aster 30 missile system now deployed, boosting Singapore’s air defence network [The Straits Times, Singapore / Asia News Network]
Dec. 18 SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN) The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) next-generation Aster 30 missile system that is designed to neutralise air threats far away has been conducting round-the-clock operations since August.
The ground-based system has also been integrated into the RSAF’s networked Island Air Defence System, which can now counter a range of threats, from fighter jets to unmanned aerial vehicles and precision-guided munitions.
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the system’s defence capabilities today marked a significant milestone since it was first developed about 15 years ago.
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RSAF combines sensors, shooters and AI in state-of-the-art system to better defend Singapore s airspace
Singapore s air defence can now strike airborne threats that are twice as far away. That s with new ground-based missiles in the Republic of Singapore Air Force s Island Air Defence system that can dart 70km away in a matter of seconds. 2 related media assets (image or videos) available. Click to see the gallery.
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SINGAPORE - The Republic of Singapore Air Force s (RSAF s) next-generation Aster 30 missile system that is designed to neutralise air threats far away has been conducting round-the-clock operations since August.
The ground-based system has also been integrated into the RSAF s networked Island Air Defence System, which can now counter a range of threats, from fighter jets to unmanned aerial vehicles and precision-guided munitions.
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the system s defence capabilities today marked a significant milestone since it was first developed about 15 years ago.
The transformation is on a number of fronts, said Dr Ng, after witnessing an Aster-30 deployment drill at Lim Chu Kang Camp II on Thursday (Dec 17).