SINGAPORE Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) has been
awarded a contract to acquire 12 M-346 aircraft and a ground-based
training system for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) replacement programme.
The aircraft will be provided by Alenia Aermacchi, while the
training system will be supplied by Boeing, said a Ministry of
Defence statement on Tuesday.
ST Aerospace will undertake the overall management of the AJT
programme. The 12 M-346 aircraft and the ground-based training
system are expected to be delivered from 2012.
'The acquisitions of the M-346 aircraft and the ground-based
training system mark a significant milestone in the RSAF's force
development, enhancing the capabilities and operational readiness
of the Singapore Armed Forces,' said Mindef.