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The Australian Defence Force has welcomed a fighter aircraft detachment from the Singapore air force to RAAF Base Pearce.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force until 18 October this year.
On 24 June, the first detachment was welcomed by Senior ADF Officer Wing Commander Greg Porche, who said that hosting the RSAF promotes already strong aviation cooperation.
“We welcome a new element of the Republic of Singapore Air Force to RAAF Base Pearce, who have established an aviation training presence here over the past 30 years,” WGCDR Porche said.
As part of community engagement activities for the detachment, a Community Stakeholder Day was held on 28 June to provide key members of the local community an experience to view the visiting RSAF aircraft first-hand and engage with the Republic of Singapore Air Force personnel.
“The support of local communities during this training detachment is greatly appreciated by the Royal Australian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force,” WGCDR Porche said.
“Hosting key members of the local community to view Royal Australian Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force aircraft and meet our personnel provides an important link between the base and local residents.”
Commander Fighter Group of the Republic of Singapore Air Force Colonel Jonavan Ang said the Republic of Singapore Air Force is grateful for Australia’s strong support and friendship, which has made this fighter detachment possible.
“This detachment highlights the close and longstanding defence relationship between Singapore and Australia,” Colonel Ang said.
“We are also very appreciative of the strong community support given to the Republic of Singapore Air Force over the years.”
Director General Preparedness – Air Force, Air Commodore Nick Osborne said that the training detachment contributes to Australia and Singapore’s close and enduring defence partnership.
“Singapore has conducted military training in Australia for more than three decades,” AIRCDRE Osborne said.
“Our two nations have a strong history of support for each other’s training, and access to each other’s training areas enhances our shared ability to strengthen regional security.
“The success of this training detachment will contribute to Singapore’s aviation capability in support of their vital force generation activities, our regional security, and our two nation’s ability to work together in the future.”
