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Singapore to receive 24 more Hellfire missiles in $22.3 million US package
The US State Department approved the sale of 24 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore on June 30, 2026. The package brings Singapore's total to 67 missiles and includes support services. South China Morning Post reported the approval on July 2.
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The US State Department approved the potential sale of 24 additional AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore on June 30, 2026, South China Morning Post reported. The package is valued at US$22.3 million and includes related support services and equipment, bringing the total number of missiles to 67. Hellfire missiles are precision air-to-ground weapons manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force operates AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters armed with the missiles. The Ministry of Defence stated that the acquisition will support RSAF training and operational needs. “Mindef/SAF takes a strategic long-term view on our defence acquisitions to ensure that we make prudent and cost-effective decisions that best meet our defence needs, and maintain operational readiness,” the ministry said.
