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Singapore Orders Airbus Tanker/Transport
Singapore has become the fifth nation to order the A330 MRTT. The nation’s aircraft are likely to have a configuration similar to that of Australia's KC-30As. (Photo: Airbus D&S)
Singapore has become the fifth nation to order the A330 MRTT. The nation’s aircraft are likely to have a configuration similar to that of Australia's KC-30As. (Photo: Airbus D&S)

Airbus Defence and Space has confirmed an anticipated order from the Republic of Singapore Air Force for six A330 MRTT tanker/transports. The selection of the Airbus rather than the Boeing KC-46A was first revealed on March 6 via the Singaporean ministry of defense’s Twitter account. At the same time, the country's Ministry of Defense also confirmed that it is to order two more Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk maritime helicopters for the naval air arm’s 123 Squadron, raising the total number to eight.

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