Singapore to acquire 8 F-35A fighter jets

[@hbsgroup]

F-35A has inbuilt cannon whereas, F-35B uses gun pods.

[@dantlanz9239]

The beauty of F35 is the capability of 'drone commandment' - one plane commanding a fleet of drones, all connected to the central unit in midair. With drone tech improving on the exponential rate, soon drones will be able to keep up with the F35 speed, and covering longer distance with much higher of payload ability.

[@aero.l]

Sounds cool. Is the US already deploying such drones or work in progress?

[@dantlanz9239]

@@aero.lF35 take yearssss to build and deliver to clients. So it's 'work in prog'.

[@LonganLee]

If flown by A.I or bots, good. Otherwise , need Men of Courage to fly such a beast. It's just like a Hayabusa max power can only be utilised if the rider has courage and skills. If COW to fear, a Honda rider can still win the one with superior machines. Luckily, SG men have Courage. They even dare to speak up and not wait for permission. Amen

[@mmojave]

This plane is reputed for a host of problems that are still unresolved. Go see US Gov Accountability Office report. Imaging Boeing already have production issues that are not up to mark with doors falling out of the sky, how about Lockheed?

[@LonganLee]

@@mmojave luckily, SG soldiers alive today have yet to defend SG from an invasion and so we won't know how they will perform in reality despite training. Also, the airspace of SG is......erm.......I dun know ......I am lost for words paiseh

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

He is a doctor who does precision surgery and defence minister. Hopefully he made the correct choice.

[@edenassos]

Might need to get an aircraft carrier soon with all these purchases.

[@aave865]

Two mini carriers will suffice. A Singapore blue-water navy is not unthinkable given that we have purchased 4 stealth submarines and having a couple of formidable class frigates in our arsenal

[@kwpf]

​@5Not practical for Sg to have aircraft carrier, even mini ones. Think about the supporting vessels, logistics, and the shrinking number of NSF and regular personnel due to lower birth rate and aging workforce. An alternative is to deploy F35B onboard the frigates. This would be the closest we can get to having a carrier.

[@dantlanz9239]

Aircraft carrier is for 'long-distance'' warfare, where you need to transport large number of planes and soldiers to a faraway location. What we Sg needs is in fact 'underwater drones', and researches are already on the way by the Western countries. In future, wars will be fought with robots and drones, all running on 7 or 8G comm.

[@aesric]

To send them overseas and interfere with ongoing wars?

[@dantlanz9239]

Aircraft carrier is for 'long-distance'' warfare, where you need to transport large number of planes and soldiers to a faraway location, and the costs of just maintaining the carrier alone will be too hefty for us. What we Singapore needs is in fact 'nimbleness' - small but deadly weapons, e.g. underwater drones and mini robots to engage in urban battles.

[@allisterw5371]

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[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

Buy 4 or 6 F-35Cs with bigger longer wings which gives more lifts and used less than half of the run way to float in sky. The F-35C bigger longer wings can hang or carry more ordance ordnance like dumb bombs and AGM-65 Maverick or Hell fire air-to-ground missiles in the beast mode battle .configurations..

[@lolipopi503]

We need a advanced S.A.M armour vehicles.

[@hong-pp3nk]

F35A/B 👍👍👍

[@williamlew6910]

🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬💪💪💪

[@quad6752]

Should also consider enlisting women who reach 18 for 2-3 months basic military training. This will provide the know how during sudden attack we never know and contribute part for defend of our country

[@kokkeeSeck-xs5yj]

Carrying a higher payload literally mean it could carry more bombs or other ammunition. Correct?

[@sgpquek]

If it is a paper weight which is an object you buy and admire in the hangar yes, you literally can carry limitless payload. As much as your heart content.

[@krisb-travel]

Singaporeans English sounds so cool/posh

[@francislacross1806]

Me a singaporean: what ? 😅

[@martinlee5850]

F35 is a good fighter

[@lolipopi503]

But still need a good pilot.

[@aero.l]

@@lolipopi503 We have the best pilots in the region.

[@lolipopi503]

@@aero.l they are yet to be tested.

[@tazragames6770]

Tell the public about the extremely high maintenance costs including spares.

[@sgcitizen1063]

There is no need for a very small country to spend so much money on such fighter jets. If a war breaks out, Singapore is so small a country how to fight? Better spend some of the money to beef out internal security. There are many countries that are still using the F15s.

[@sgcitizen1063]

Why don't Singapore join NATO? It this one option and it can save us Billions of $, here, and this billion can be used for domestic spent to help Singaporeans.

[@Confidence_and_Fitness]

So F-35 for foreign talents to pilot ? should cut pap pay, pension, director salaries, allowance

[@muhammadridzwan5909]

just nice for National Day flypast...😏

[@dragonboy181]

Dear Defence Minister Sir , can I humbly ask if our newly aquired F-35As & F-35Bs are capable and compatible to vertical land on our RSN's Frigates and LSTs ? It will be our Defence Crown of the Jewel if U.S were to allow us to Purchase F-22 RAPTORS from Lockheed Martin.

[@Dragon-g9k7v]

F22s are "dead". All the tools, etc to manufacture new ones are gone. In order to restart the F22 production line, skills, etc, it will cost way too much. Which is 1 of the many reasons why the US is focusing its resources on NGAD to replace F22s.

[@verycursedplane6557]

I mean yeh but then they can takeoff since the B cannot takeoff vertically it’s Short Takeoff.

[@madhusudanbanra5763]

For a country like singapore capitalizing on the cost of this fighter jet shows a lot of flaws in the political system

[@SandraRamireza-wt3up]

Which leads me to ask what are they trying to protect not that there's something serious at stake lol

[@ForbesBreekingNewss]

It would be cheaper to create jobs and provide food for the poor masses

[@CalvinGrindz-zy7jp]

Why trying need to improve security, it's of no use without actually improving the economy .

[@amaliaporst5264]

all I can say is irrespective of the oppurtunity to acquire the f35 calculated decision should also be made to compensate the expenses,

[@ReinhardtDanna]

Hence investing in cry:pto could potentially fund more advanced fighter jets? Imagine soaring to new financial heights while our jets defend our skies."

[@Jkl62200]

Medical Dr as defense minister talking about fighter jets... Does this only happen in sg or what!?

[@train_xc]

It happens everywhere.

[@Jkl62200]

@@train_xc where?

[@train_xc]

@@Jkl62200 US, Europe

[@Jkl62200]

@@train_xc US is General Austin

[@aero.l]

@@Jkl62200 Most defense ministers don't have military backgrounds.. That is the norm.

[@WangSS-b2g]

What's important singapore had changed to a multi-nation country (multi-nation-singapore) so even with the saf soldiers also no use, it's the pap party mistakes and there's no way to u-turn back.

[@2011crane]

Why do we want a premium league? are you paying for it?

[@mmojave]

This plane is reputed for a host of problems that are still unresolved. Go see US Gov Accountability Office report. Imaging Boeing already have production issues that are not up to mark with door falling out of the sky, how about Lockheed?

[@djibicisse]

@@mmojave so buy what? J20😂😂😂

[@jeffreytan-yf6qt]

Drama. Annoying hands and not convincing. Waste of money.

[@anziar3038]

Fantastic! This is why PAP has always been the people's choice because of its unrivalled effectiveness and efficiency over the other parties which are redundant.❤❤

[@pgobservers]

According to the video Singapore to acquire eight more F-35B fighter jets, growing fleet to 12, here are some of the reasons why the F-35B is so great: Short Take-off and Vertical Landing (STOVL): Unlike most fighter jets, the F-35B can take off from a short runway or even land vertically. This is because it has a powerful engine that can swivel downwards to provide thrust for vertical lift. This makes it ideal for countries like Singapore that have limited space for airbases. Supersonic speed: The F-35B can fly at more than twice the speed of sound, which is faster than most other fighter jets. This allows it to respond quickly to threats and engage enemies from a distance. Stealth capabilities: The F-35B is made with materials and designed in a way that absorbs radar signals, making it difficult for enemies to detect. This gives it a significant advantage in combat. Advanced sensors: The F-35B is equipped with advanced sensors that can detect enemies from long distances, even before they emit any radar signals. This allows the pilot to take evasive action or launch a pre-emptive strike. Data sharing and networking: The F-35B can share data with other aircraft, ships, and ground forces. This allows for better coordination and situational awareness on the battlefield. Complements existing fleet: The F-35B will complement Singapore's existing fleet of F-15SG fighters. The F-35B's stealth and sensor capabilities will help to improve the survivability of all Singapore's air assets. 0:02

[@esashaik1372]

Singapore got no use for these jets except to please their master the USA.😅

[@kevinurban1303]

You expect singapore to buy j-20 from temu?

[@nmew6926]

​@@kevinurban1303If Singapore don't buy their military hardware exclusively from US, then expect regime change... US have a "valid point". Singapore PAP is a one party regime, opposition parties are suppressed. As punishment, US will fund and support rebellion in the name of "human rights".

[@scottloar]

You obviously did not listen to the Minister's detailed explanation of the purchase.

[@DanC-vv7cl]

Got to wonder if traditional warplanes are still relevant, considering use of weaponised drones, that’s cheaper and cost more to the opponent to take down.

[@BoxcarRomance]

They must still be relevant, if not Zelensky and Ukraine would not clamour non-stop for provision of F16 fighters, bearing in mind that the Russia-Ukraine conflict involves the proliferate use of drones by both sides

[@sgcitizen1063]

@@BoxcarRomance Zelensky is asking for everything. In my opinion, he brings war to his country.

[@hbsgroup]

Have you watched Topgun Maverick ....?

[@Dragon-g9k7v]

Just look at Israel's use of fighter jets and drones. There were some footage of fighter jets taking down some drones. It will still be relevant for the foreseeable future, it's just that drones will be adding to the big picture instead of replacing fighter jets.

[@Dragon-g9k7v]

​@@ahxiong-qn5jr "you dont see fighter in Ukraine russia war because Ukraine have no modern fighters," While Ukraine does not have modern fighter jets, they still have the older ones like Su-27, MiG-29 and Su-25 attack aircraft. Those are still "fighter jets" and ARE still in use, though limited/selective use due to Russia's air defence. Ukraine are still using BOTH fighter jets and drones whenever possible, it's just that fighter jets are manned and provide a larger target [radar]. There is also the cost/risk vs result to think about, if a cheap drone can achieve the same result, why send in a multi million dollar jet. It's just that the current situation, it favours using drones more than fighter jets. Isr@el's case is a good example of using both, drones for certain roles, fighter jets for others.

[@Scambuster491]

Malaysia and Indonesia must be shivering .

[@lolipopi503]

Bad pilot cant even save a great warplane.

[@w.s.6837]

Just to replace older equipment. That's all. You think too much.

[@pgobservers]

@Broskisnowskiour air missile system would have taking it down before it takes off from their airfields. 0:02

[@Scambuster491]

@Broskisnowski but you couldn’t for the past 60years. You know why? 😆 😆

[@FaizalMohdMustapa]

Unfortunately the jet can only be use per uncle Sam instruction and not unilaterally

[@Will.i.am55555]

So excited 😂😂😂 Just watch his hand’s movements😂😂😂

[@sgpquek]

Hello to those nahnahsayers? Give Minister Ng a break, lah. Although get paid millions for so many years in the job, imagine how much his ball have been squeezed by the dons and sapranos. The balls almost gone orleelii, left the gifted gap. Even his surgical skills also cannot help to save his balls.

[@Kevin-iw4sd]

We bought the jets for Taylor swift cus neighboring countries not happy.

[@Dino-pk5hc]

whats the purpose of this ? for defense ? what country will risk economic sanctions, bad reputation, etc ... for what ? get this TINY ISLAND ??

[@jimlim1621]

Group buy much cheaper😂

[@calvin6429]

we dont need f 35, we need gen 6 figthers

[@x_gaming3012]

it hasnt even come out yet-

[@umeshutan6959]

the income tax will go up again.

[@x_gaming3012]

@@umeshutan6959 how does this refer to this comment

[@LonganLee]

ASK A.I : "我说老李呀，羊毛出在什么的身上呀？” This is a trick question for IQ 300 level. Answer : "羊毛出在纳税人身上”🤭🏳️🏳️🏳️

[@randymedina2253]

Ang Singapore f-35 na ang pilipinas wla pa mrf

[@tmlwe]

The money has to come from somewhere to buy such expensive toys... but where?

[@garywee2909]

Definitely not from the amount claimed from your … tax’s 🙄🙄🙄

[@denisechan5992]

Talk so much, but the cost is not mentioned in the video clip.

[@stingray9225]

Old uncles n aunties still cleaning tables at hawker centres

[@oyu7505]

They r doing an honest job, earning their keep,

[@Confidence_and_Fitness]

can pray for pap grandma granddad to clean the toilets

[@oyu7505]

@@Confidence_and_Fitness Pray for them to be healthy to do the dirty job for ppl like u

[@aero.l]

We not getting them to fly the planes so it's fine. They're doing an honest job.

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

You are not suggesting they be deployed to wipe down the F35s, are you? 😂

[@normantong3475]

Who money is that that put Singapore RSAF as premier league .. Tax payer or your government’s money .. big mouth. !

[@umeshutan6959]

F35A is almost same price as F15... but the latest variant, which is F15 EX is a much more powerful fighter with 2 engines.

[@sgcitizen1063]

same price but don't need to spend. It is billions of taxpayer dollars.

[@aesric]

LMAO

[@rebelwind6474]

F-35A is for air superiority, F-15 is for multi-role In the era of BVR fights, it's better to use 5th gen fighters that are stealthier so you can destroy enemy aircraft before they can even figure out where it came from

[@verycursedplane6557]

But the F15EX still has a larger radar cross section

[@verycursedplane6557]

@@rebelwind6474actually no both are multiple. Just that the f35A has less range than the F15 but better stealth

[@ImperialArmour]

Wow who is this guy? New minister is it

[@torrhthc4103]

American products other than tesla is extremely overpriced due to extreme efficiencies in their org. N quality might nit be as gd, just look at boeing

[@Lawyer1606]

Kudos, we bought so much modern and super expensive hardware. Unfortunately, most of our people in the SAF are rotten lots. Yes we have scholars running the SAF and the reality is they are the creme de la creme, the 2% pulling alot of dead wood in the SAF. The Military Expert scheme has worsen the situation even further allowing these deadwood to remain in the SAF much longer. Bottom line, for an armed forces that is not fighting a war and have never fought a war, only way of keeping our people motivated is to offer a short, exciting and rewarding career so that they leaves before the passion dies out. Age 45 is the right retirement age for the SAF!

[@k.k.c8670]

Buy more.. So that the US can demand SG to park them in Guam. So 4 in Guam, the rest in US or Australia... Fat ZERO in SG. 😮

[@douglasang3527]

Wasting Taxpayers Money ! VTO PAP , A Must !

[@MrDamning]

Eh dont worry la. Retire from service doesnt mean throw. Can use a trainer craft. RSAF pilot trainee good life now can use F16 as trainer craft. And if need use as missile bus still can put payload ma.

[@oyu7505]

I wonder how much u know or don't know to say wasting taxpayer's money!

[@Paul-H-Wolfram6608]

Frankly, the F35A fighter jets are crap.

[@NickWheelon]

I had no idea we had a defence specialist here in the comments! We're blessed to be graced by your expertise!

[@aero.l]

Crap or not, it's still the best 5th gen fighter. People put too much emphasis on the jet's ability to dogfight. The truth is in today's era with BVR technology, you're going to end up losing if it comes to the point when your fighters need to dogfight.

[@kwpf]

What is your credential?

[@ritadonita144]

Agree...even Merkava tank invicibility is broken in Gaza...🫢

[@pgobservers]

Before the enemy fighter plane even had a chance to finish its pre-flight checklist, the F35 was already playing hide and seek like a stealthy ninja on steroids. Those poor enemy radar systems were left scratching their antennas in confusion, wondering if they were just hallucinating or if stealth technology had somehow evolved into invisibility cloaks overnight. 0:02

[@martinlee5850]

The irony is that the PAP didn't even come out with much new alternative policies in its manifesto, while the WP did. With all the resources at its disposal, shouldn't we be asking the PAP why it didn't even bother to create new policies that address Singaporeans' concerns about minimum wage, healthcare, education, housing and retirement?

[@aero.l]

He's the defense minister.. watch DPM's speech for those issues lah

[@TimTan-ms9cd]

Martin Lee Wei Wen with his usual antics once again spreading nonsense every time new video from government comes out Digital footprint my guy, with all your fake accounts

[@martinlee5850]

PAP Wouldn't even implement a minimum wage, and wouldn't even be willing to peg HDB flat prices to wages, wouldn't even be willing to allow more Singaporeans to go to universities, and wouldn't allow Singaporeans to access their CPF and Medisave - all these are policy proposals Would have made in its manifesto.

[@victorseow187]

Luckily you are not SG govt. You are in your fairy tale, all your suggestions will have long term negative implications.

[@retrobot2549]

@@victorseow187 Agree, he only think from his own selfish pov, not from the bigger picture or from a prudent standpoint.

[@oyu7505]

@marinlee, urs r defeatist mindsets that can't take global challenges, eg, reserving uni places for locals without foreign competition will lead to inbreeding

[@Johnneytan]

We need a Brilliant Defend minister!

[@Johnneytan]

我说过很多次,先进的武器不能决定战争的胜利,决定战争的胜利是全国人民上下同心同德,一气呵成,中国的“抗美援朝”给世界清醒的国家领导人一个很好的“战争教育”！