TECHNOLOGY
AIR DEFENCE GETS NETWORKED
23 Apr 2007
Singapore's air defence gets a leg up, thanks to a system that links new and existing resources for better, more effective protection.
On 23 Apr, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) demonstrated its Networked Air Defence system at Tengah Air Base.
This latest system improves on the RSAF's current multi-layered air defence plan, which the Air Defence and Operations Command enforces round the clock.
Speaking at the event, Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean said: "By networking an array of existing and new sensors, advanced weapon and command-and-control systems, the Networked Air Defence system greatly enhances the air situation picture and enables faster, more effective response to any aerial threat."
Mr Teo also announced that four Gulfstream 550 aircraft - Airborne Early Warning (G550-AEW) will replace the E-2Cs that have served the RSAF for the last 20 years.
"Equipped with a better radar and modern information systems, the Gulfstream 550 will significantly enhance the RSAF's airborne early warning and surveillance capability," said Mr Teo.
Enhanced assets such as the Giraffe Agile Multiple Beam Radar, the Upgraded I-HAWK surface-to-air missile system, and the Mechanised Igla air defence weapon system were declared operational as well.
Captain (CPT) (NS) Tan Boon How is among the Operationally-Ready National Servicemen who have been trained to handle these new capabilities.
"The new system gives us more awareness and responsiveness in the battlefield," said the 6th Divisional Air Defence Artillery Battalion's Mechanised Igla Battery Commander.
"We've done live-firing in South Africa and the results were wonderful," he added.
23 Apr 07 - RSAF Conducts Networked Air Defence Demonstration
On 23 Apr, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) demonstrated its Networked Air Defence system at Tengah Air Base.
This latest system improves on the RSAF's current multi-layered air defence plan, which the Air Defence and Operations Command enforces round the clock.
Speaking at the event, Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean said: "By networking an array of existing and new sensors, advanced weapon and command-and-control systems, the Networked Air Defence system greatly enhances the air situation picture and enables faster, more effective response to any aerial threat."
Mr Teo also announced that four Gulfstream 550 aircraft - Airborne Early Warning (G550-AEW) will replace the E-2Cs that have served the RSAF for the last 20 years.
"Equipped with a better radar and modern information systems, the Gulfstream 550 will significantly enhance the RSAF's airborne early warning and surveillance capability," said Mr Teo.
Enhanced assets such as the Giraffe Agile Multiple Beam Radar, the Upgraded I-HAWK surface-to-air missile system, and the Mechanised Igla air defence weapon system were declared operational as well.
Captain (CPT) (NS) Tan Boon How is among the Operationally-Ready National Servicemen who have been trained to handle these new capabilities.
"The new system gives us more awareness and responsiveness in the battlefield," said the 6th Divisional Air Defence Artillery Battalion's Mechanised Igla Battery Commander.
"We've done live-firing in South Africa and the results were wonderful," he added.
23 Apr 07 - RSAF Conducts Networked Air Defence Demonstration
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