Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced on 31 August that it is exploring cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) regarding UAV pilot training.
The announcement was made following a bilateral meeting between the chiefs of the two air forces prior to the ASEAN Air Chief Conference in Singapore. Both said the relationship between the two air forces has been ‘very close’ in recent years.
The TNI-AU added that the RSAF is also offering air-to-air refuelling training with its new Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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