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Singapore Starts Upgrading AH-64D Apache Fleet

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

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The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is beginning to upgrade its AH-64D Apache fleet with new electronic warfare and communications systems, the Singapore Ministry of Defence said April 20.The upgrade program includes equipping the Apaches with a Helicopter Integrated Electronic Warfare System (HIEWS) for enhanced survivability and satellite communications (SATCOM) for improved communications.Singapore “has always taken a rigorous and prudent approach in planning for our defence needs and will equip sufficient helicopters to meet Singapore’s defence requirements,” the ministry…

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