RSAF Chief: Upgraded F-16s, Maritime Patrol and New UAVs
Singapore’s air force chief, Major General Kelvin Khong, spoke to AIN about upcoming RSAF programs.
IAI unveiled the Heron II at the Singapore show. The type’s extended nose allows the carriage of more sensors. (photo: Chen Chuanren)
IAI unveiled the Heron II at the Singapore show. The type’s extended nose allows the carriage of more sensors. (photo: Chen Chuanren)

After five years of extensive work, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is expecting its first upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16C/D/D+ mid-life upgrade (MLU) to roll out in 2021. In a Singapore Airshow interview, RSAF Chief Major General Kelvin Khong said that the program is on track and prototyping work is underway by Lockheed Martin, while serial production has also commenced locally at Singapore Technologies.