A variety of US Air Force aircraft will participate in the Singapore International Airshow Feb. 11-16 at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the C-17 Globemaster III. Other US military aircraft participating in the show include the MV-22 Osprey and the KC-130J Hercules, according to a Feb. 11 release. In addition, more than 150 companies and “a large contingent” of US government and private sector visitors will attend, marking the largest US presence ever at the airshow, states the release. The airshow “demonstrates our commitment to our partners and allies while furthering mutual training and cooperation between our military forces,” said Pacific Air Forces Commander Gen. Hawk Carlisle in the release.
The Air Force is launching an effort to develop a new stand-off missile with a range of 1,000 nautical miles, or 1,150 miles, that would eventually be used for both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions.