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Singapore's air force conducts runway exercise

VNA
Published: November 14, 2016

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) conducted an exercise in Singapore on November 13 to enhance its ability to deliver air power from public roads.

A F-16 fighter jet prepares to land on the Lim Chu Kang road during Exercise Torrent, a military exercise held by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) on Nov 29, 2008 (Photo: ST FILE)
A F-16 fighter jet prepares to land on the Lim Chu Kang road during Exercise Torrent, a military exercise held by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) on Nov 29, 2008 (Photo: ST FILE)

The Exercise Torrent, the seventh of its kind, is being conduced at Lim Chu Kang Road in the northwest of Singapore, using new F-15SG aircraft.

Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the exercise aims to increase the RSAF operational readiness and demonstrate its confidence.

The most recent runway exercise was carried out in 2008.

(Source: VNA)

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