Strengthening Maritime Capabilities With Advanced Surveillance
Singapore’s defense minister announced the acquisition of three maritime surveillance aircraft based on the Gulfstream G550 business jet, which will complement the Boeing P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. The G550-MSA will be equipped with a maritime surveillance radar, Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensor, and a self-protection suite. This acquisition is part of Singapore’s efforts to strengthen its capabilities in the maritime domain, as reported by Breaking Defense.