tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post247644654179034752..comments2024-03-28T21:39:05.175+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: Deal or no deal? Decision awaited on whether the F-35 will join the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) David Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-12338327786516760412017-03-28T13:26:45.448+08:002017-03-28T13:26:45.448+08:00I fear that this is going to be a very long wait f...I fear that this is going to be a very long wait for the F-35 for the RSAF.<br /><br />I wager that if we are going for Air Superiority Fighters, the only logical choice for the RSAF would be the Russian T-50 PAK-FA.Crimson Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07150705924194109115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-26740784062434864262013-11-28T09:38:39.815+08:002013-11-28T09:38:39.815+08:00David @ November 23, 2013 at 9:59 PM
There is amp...David @ November 23, 2013 at 9:59 PM<br /><br />There is ample room for SBAB to expand without expanding its footprint. A quick check will show the longer runway over the years and some of the new works at the sides. Also, note that the current base footprint includes a golf course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-53806980179501030742013-11-27T08:49:21.631+08:002013-11-27T08:49:21.631+08:00WP LTK is interested in the TeleText, and he had t...WP LTK is interested in the TeleText, and he had to raise this in Parliament...Maybe he should asked whether US200 million can be used to continue with the TeleText, one aircraft less will not hurt the Singapore defense, and maybe there are small changes left over for our NSF BOYs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-21097882457049758762013-11-26T23:46:41.253+08:002013-11-26T23:46:41.253+08:00If you have a VALID criticism of the WP, please sh...If you have a VALID criticism of the WP, please show it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-48518671323757291952013-11-26T12:59:37.922+08:002013-11-26T12:59:37.922+08:00What's the rush? Why commit now?
Uncle Sam pu...What's the rush? Why commit now?<br /><br />Uncle Sam put pressure must all the time show willing ah?<br /><br />Relak lah.<br />KepalaFreedomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-12122206573676043042013-11-25T23:15:43.184+08:002013-11-25T23:15:43.184+08:00WP Defense Minister?
No WAY...WP Defense Minister?<br />No WAY...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-45683807511726472952013-11-25T16:53:44.080+08:002013-11-25T16:53:44.080+08:00We should see beyond the stealth part of the F35. ...We should see beyond the stealth part of the F35. No doubt stealth featured strongly with it. People tends to over look the other game changing elements such as fully digitized integrated network capability. 360 degree situation awareness with each F35 "talking" to other f35s independent of the pilot and from there building a bigger situation picture. Networked to give near real-time intel. to command. <br /><br />Network delivery of ordnance from other shooter elements - Land, Sea or drones. Navy and Army to incrementally invest in extended range armaments on a system wide approach. Thus technically a F35 do not need to physically carry all the "bombs" on its body. Air force to develop/invest in Unmanned Combat Air Strike drones, autonomous stealth UAVs.<br /><br />Sensor fusing enable the F35 to "see" even beyond its own already very capable AESA suit, employing other friendly elements' sensors. (need not elaborate further)<br /><br />The F35 is a whole new way of doing air combat. A paradigm shift in mission delivery.<br /><br />Deployed in conjunction with the air superiority fighter F22s...<br /><br />Until the F22 is make avail to allies, have to make do with the twin engine F15Cs. RSAF can consider? We have the strike eagle SG but not the "dog fighter" version even though SG is capable to play that role but... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-11626603100441206212013-11-25T15:13:03.762+08:002013-11-25T15:13:03.762+08:00The F-22 may be exported when America has a more a...The F-22 may be exported when America has a more advanced fighter in service or at least in development. As long as this does not happen, it is hard to foresee the F-22 for sale.<br /><br />Furthermore the F-22 production line is closed. It will be reopened if the USAF gets a big budget increase for its own order. Even if sufficient foreign air forces desire the F-22, export approval is unlikely without a USAF order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-46456788165234740742013-11-25T14:29:38.293+08:002013-11-25T14:29:38.293+08:00There are carrier launch system that can be consid...There are carrier launch system that can be consider if runway is a problem. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-24776328531574056202013-11-25T12:45:32.011+08:002013-11-25T12:45:32.011+08:00The F22 is not for sale now doesn't mean it wi...The F22 is not for sale now doesn't mean it will not be for sale 10/20 years down the road. Long lead time for defence planning exactly because it involves serious budget from the county's coffers. There are some things going on at the ministerial level the public is not privy of course ...<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-16131150971810362652013-11-25T10:32:17.945+08:002013-11-25T10:32:17.945+08:00Wonder if there is any potential WP Defence Minist...Wonder if there is any potential WP Defence Minister, wonder would he buy this equipment or spend the money for the NSF men..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-12608517898982335872013-11-24T22:02:12.325+08:002013-11-24T22:02:12.325+08:00David,
... a dress rehearsal for how the local me...David,<br /><br />... a dress rehearsal for how the local media.. I think is sooner than you think..<br /><br />More important than the F-35 right now...<br /><br />check out the news on Singapore as part of the Golden Eye.. <br /><br />http://www.smh.com.au/national/singapore-south-korea-revealed-as-five-eyes-spying-partners-20131124-2y433.html<br /><br />http://www.theage.com.au/national/singapore-south-korea-revealed-as-five-eyes-spying-partners-20131124-2y433.html?skin=text-only<br /><br />Not handled well could turn out like ugly...<br /><br />regards<br /><br />K HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-36997915491953517142013-11-24T16:07:38.769+08:002013-11-24T16:07:38.769+08:00Apache helicopters are cheaper and offers more rol...Apache helicopters are cheaper and offers more roles, even deployed to infantry unitsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-70604857951898500572013-11-24T13:08:13.345+08:002013-11-24T13:08:13.345+08:00Buy a number of f-35B and PAK-FA(to repalce the F-...Buy a number of f-35B and PAK-FA(to repalce the F-22)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-82013159373370853082013-11-24T12:29:35.121+08:002013-11-24T12:29:35.121+08:00Dan C is right. A radar capable of detecting the F...Dan C is right. A radar capable of detecting the F-35 may take time to appear in the future.<br /><br />But given the F-35's cost there will be plenty of incentive for adversaries to develop it. It will be much cheaper than the F-35 and when it negates the F-35's stealth, the F-35 will have precious little capability to fall back on as compared to the current generation of fighters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-64969393552153768062013-11-24T05:44:59.201+08:002013-11-24T05:44:59.201+08:00JSF is overpriced, regardless of how real its stea...JSF is overpriced, regardless of how real its stealth technology is. Anyway, even the stealth technology can be quickly turned useless against advanced ground based radar system.<br /><br />Vertical takeoff and stealth technology might sound wonderful, but its payload carrying capacity at that configuration is pathetic.<br /><br />I genuinely think that the silent eagle variant in development is a better option. It features proven technology with a modern twist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386301220758543242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-10676462533841124542013-11-24T05:42:06.040+08:002013-11-24T05:42:06.040+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386301220758543242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-33218411175467381272013-11-23T22:50:27.612+08:002013-11-23T22:50:27.612+08:00Another big money for the Defence people...whilst ...Another big money for the Defence people...whilst our NSF men gets "peanuts."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-26241605447395662612013-11-23T21:59:14.851+08:002013-11-23T21:59:14.851+08:00Hi above,
Your continued feedback is appreciated.
...Hi above,<br />Your continued feedback is appreciated.<br /><br />You may wish to see the paragraph in the blog post about overcoming land constraints. It has been worded carefully. <br /><br />SBAB is likely to retain its current footprint.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />DavidDavid Boeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-7578715899590351662013-11-23T21:35:45.847+08:002013-11-23T21:35:45.847+08:00The RSAF may not necessarily opt for the above con...The RSAF may not necessarily opt for the above contingency STOVL capability at the cost of performance. Although RSAF will relinquish PLAB, I have elaborated before on the SBAB's ample room for expansion into a base on par with TAB, CAB(E) or the outgoing PLAB, and the economic case for such an expansion (runway approach over the water catchment area). With recent and coming acquisitions, the RSAF may be satisfied with the survivability of our air bases.<br /><br />Aside, I am pleased that South Korea is giving China something to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-90869101174018292682013-11-23T21:32:34.189+08:002013-11-23T21:32:34.189+08:00"...if the main runways are down from enemy a..."...if the main runways are down from enemy action." - Anon 23 Nov'13<br /><br />Hi,<br />If the main runways are down, it is unlikely other parts of the airbase will be left untouched.<br /><br />I agree with your observations on STOVL. Useful to mull over whether we should/could have taken over the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy Harriers when they were stood down. Far cheaper than a single F-35B and probably deliver similar effects.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />David<br /><br /> David Boeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-50539053082587322292013-11-23T21:15:50.740+08:002013-11-23T21:15:50.740+08:00If we want something that can land vertically to m...If we want something that can land vertically to maximize sortie rates through the limited number of runways we will have left after PLAB closes, it is the F-35B or nothing. We will probably use them in conventional takeoff and vertical landing (CTOVL) so that they use half the runway time and we can keep more planes in the air. STOVL will only be used in emergencies if the main runways are down from enemy action. The F-35A and C might be somewhat iffy models, but the F-35B is the only modern fighter with vertical landing and that makes it unique regardless of its flaws. I find it very telling that that is the only model we are interested in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com