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(AEW), Multi-Mission Radar (MMR),
SPYDER ground-based air defence system
and the Heron 1 UAV.

Celebrating RSAF 50 years of glory in
2018, the brief highlights of RSAF since its
birth is as shown below

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker

Third Generation RSAF (2006 - Present):
Full Spectrum, Integrated and Ready

Faced with a widened spectrum of 1968 – 1971: Cessna 172
unconventional and non-traditional security
threats, the RSAF went through a period of
transformation and restructuring to enhance
her ability to defend Singapore. The 3rd
Generation RSAF was conceptualized to be a
highly responsive force capable of handling a
spectrum of missions from peace to war. In
peacem it can remain operationally ready to
provide 24/7 air defence, as well as to be
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deployed for contingency missions in our Boeing F-15SG (Celebrating RSAF 50 Jubilee)
region and beyond when called upon. In war,
it will employ air power to continue air
defence and achieve air superiority for the
SAF. In addition, the restructuring will also
enable the RSAF to harness emerging
technologies, bold battlefield concepts and
integrated capabilities to enhance the air
force’s effectiveness.

As part of the 3rd Generation transformation,
the RSAF restructured itself into six
commands, namely Air Defence and
Operations Command (ADOC), Air Combat
Command (ACC), Participation Command
(PC), Air Power Generation Command
(APGC), UAV Command (UC) and Air
Force Training Command (AFTC). The SAF
also continued its modernization through the
operationalization of more advanced
systems, such as F-15SG fighter aircraft,
Gulfstream 550 – Airborne Early Warning