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Singapore plans to continue F-16 training in U.S.
September 24, 2009 (by
Asif Shamim) -
The DSCA notified US Congress of two possible Singapore Air Force pilot training programs. Singapore wishes to continue training in the Continental United States (CONUS).
On September 9, 2009 the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the U.S. Congress of two F-16 pilot training programs:-
$250 million deal with Singapore to continue the CONUS pilot proficiency training program for the Singapore Peace Carvin II program at Luke Air Force Base.
$75 million CONUS program at Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio, where the Singapore Air Force will lease U.S. Air Force F-16s.
The deal includes 35,000 20mm cartridges, aircraft modification kits, maintenance, participation in joint training exercises, flight training and logistical support.
The program will enable Singapore to develop mission-ready and experienced pilots through its CONUS training program to support Singapore's current and future F-16 aircraft inventory."
Singapore's 425th Fighter Squadron, nicknamed the "Black Widows", has about a dozen F-16C/D block 52 fighters assigned at Luke AFB. Singaporean F-16 pilots have undergone training under the Peace Carvin program at Luke since the 1990s.
RSAF F-16C block 52 #97-0121 from the 425th FS is seen landing at Nellis AFB on January 24th, 2008. [Photo by Karl Drage]
$250 million deal with Singapore to continue the CONUS pilot proficiency training program for the Singapore Peace Carvin II program at Luke Air Force Base.
$75 million CONUS program at Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio, where the Singapore Air Force will lease U.S. Air Force F-16s.
The deal includes 35,000 20mm cartridges, aircraft modification kits, maintenance, participation in joint training exercises, flight training and logistical support.
The program will enable Singapore to develop mission-ready and experienced pilots through its CONUS training program to support Singapore's current and future F-16 aircraft inventory."
Singapore's 425th Fighter Squadron, nicknamed the "Black Widows", has about a dozen F-16C/D block 52 fighters assigned at Luke AFB. Singaporean F-16 pilots have undergone training under the Peace Carvin program at Luke since the 1990s.
Additional images:
RSAF F-16D block 52 #96-5035 from the 425th FS is seen landing at Nellis AFB on January 24th, 2008. [Photo by Karl Drage]
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