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Singapore to acquire 24 more Hellfire missiles from US

Singapore is set to acquire an additional 24 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles from the United States, bringing its total to 67. This purchase, valued at US$22.3 million, has been approved by the US State Department. The Ministry of Defence stated that these missiles will support the Republic of Singapore Air Force's training and operational requirements, particularly for its AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters. AI

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Singapore to acquire 24 more Hellfire missiles from US

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · CNA ·

    Singapore to buy more Hellfire missiles after US backs US$22.3 million package

    Singapore is set to acquire additional Hellfire missiles after the United States backed a proposed package valued at US$22.3 million. The US State Department said on Tuesday that it has approved the potential sale of an additional 24 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, along…