Singapore to buy eight F-35 jets, raise defense budget

Summary

1. F-35A bought for competitive pricing.
2. Singapore's F-16 fleet to retire by 2030; F-15SG's stay.
3. Defence spending at 3% of GDP.
4. Defence Minister: No reliance on others for rescue.

References

• Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC