Exercise Forging Sabre 2011

Personnel from the RSAF and Army orchestrating an integrated strike mission at the Exercise Command Post.

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has successfully conducted an integrated live-firing during Exercise Forging Sabre 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The exercise was
witnessed by Chief of Air Force, Major-General (MG) Ng Chee Meng and other senior SAF officers.

RSAF Apache AH-64D helicopters enroute to a day mission during the exercise.

Exercise Forging Sabre 2011 is the third exercise in the Forging Sabre series. It involved over 450 airmen and soldiers, including commando ground surveillance troops. Military aircraft and advanced strike munitions were also deployed.

RSAF F-15SG fighter aircraft deploying a Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) during Exercise Forging Sabre 2011.

An RSAF F-15SG fighter aircraft being armed with an LJDAM prior to its takeoff for a mission.

The exercise provided an excellent opportunity for the SAF to validate its integrated strike capabilities in a realistic and challenging environment, said MG Ng, who noted that the exercise was a "very complex operation".

Chief of Air Force Major-General Ng Chee Meng interacting with Commandos on a surveillance mission after viewing the integrated live-firing at the Barry M. Goldwater Range.

The Major-General added that the US' support of the Forging Sabre series of exercises was a testament to the long-standing and excellent defence ties between Singapore and the US. Such training allows the SAF to build up its operational capabilities and readiness.

A Commando conducting a surveillance mission to locate and track enemy assets.

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