US base selected to host Singapore F-16s and F-35s
The RSAF Peace Carvin II detachment, the 425th Fighter Squadron, operates 12 F-16C/Ds and could relocate to Ebbing from 2023. (MINDEF)
Singapore has selected a new American base from which to locate its F-16 and F-35 training detachments.
Singapore and the US announced on 4 June the preferred location to host the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C/D training detachment and its future F-35B training unit.
Following the selection of Ebbing Air National Guard Base at Fort Smith, Arkansas, an 18-24-month environmental impact analysis will be conducted, to confirm the base can support the F-35 and F-16 missions.
The USAF had been seeking to establish an F-35 Foreign Military Sales training centre, as aircraft capacity peaks at Luke Air Force Base in the years ahead.
Ebbing, currently home to MQ-9 Reapers of the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 2 free stories per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
More from Training
-
![MASA blends the virtual and constructive in French Army artillery experiment]()
MASA blends the virtual and constructive in French Army artillery experiment
A recent demonstration by the French Army saw MASA’s SWORD simulation software integrated with Bohemia Interactive’s Virtual Battlespace to conduct a counter-battery scenario that showcased enhanced training capabilities via realistic visualisation and the execution of military operations.
-
![Babcock unveils “realistic” military modular training facility]()
Babcock unveils “realistic” military modular training facility
The immersive training facility has been designed to offer realistic environmental simulations and biometric monitoring.
-
![Turkey completes Romania air policing mission]()
Turkey completes Romania air policing mission
Turkish F-16 experience was praised by Romanian fighter pilots as Turkey completes first participation in NATO southern mission.
-
![First ARTEMIS F-5 arrives in US for training programme]()
First ARTEMIS F-5 arrives in US for training programme
The Avionics Reconfiguration and Tactical Enhancement/Modernization for Inventory Standardization (ARTEMIS) programme has involved upgraded cockpit, avionics and supporting aircraft architecture. A total of 22 additional F-5s were procured from Switzerland to support ARTEMIS.
-
![Babcock to partner with companies to develop improved VR training system]()
Babcock to partner with companies to develop improved VR training system
Ship and vehicle builder Babcock has been looking to build on its defence training division through new partnerships.
-
![Hadean introduces new collective training capability at IT2EC]()
Hadean introduces new collective training capability at IT2EC
Integration of capabilities of Hadean and 4C has enabled the synchronisation between real-time actions and simulations.
