Singapore deploys Fokker 50 maritime patrol aircraft to Gulf of Aden

Making good a commitment announced late last year, a Republic of Singapore Air Force Fokker 50 Enforcer II Maritime Patrol Aircraft has departed Changi West Airbase to assist international counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. The RSAF operates five MPAs and four Fokker 50 utility/transports.

Singapore to deploy Fokker 50s Maritime Patrol Aircraft for anti-piracy

For the first time, Singapore will deploy the Republic of Singapore Air Force's Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy missions. The RSAF operates nine Fokker 50s, four transports and five MPAs. Singapore has already sent ships to the region in anti-piracy operations.

Singaporean ships, aircraft take part in Ex Singaroo

The Singapore Ministry of Defence has announced that ships and aircraft of the Republic of Singapore Navy and Air Force are taking part in Exercise Singaroowith the Royal Australian Navy and Air Force in off Darwin, Australia. Two RSAF Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft from 121 Sqn based at Changi West airbase are involved in the exercise.