Singapore to Buy Eight F-35A Jets, Boost Defense Spending
- Fighter aircraft to be delivered around 2030: Defense Minister
- Price of jets ‘is now more competitive’ as global orders rise
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Singapore will acquire eight Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35A fighter jets to be delivered around 2030, adding another tranche of modern aircraft to the city-state’s fleet, Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen told parliament Wednesday.
Speaking during a budget debate, the minister said there are currently close to 2,500 F-35s on order globally. “The price is now more competitive,” he said. “So we will capitalize on this window of opportunity to accelerate our F-35 program.”