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Singapore Joins F-35 Operators; 300 Expected by 2030

2/8/2026

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  • Singapore will become a Lockheed Martin F-35 operator after receiving its first F-35B fighters later this year, the fourth Asia-Pacific nation to operate the fighter.
  • By 2030, more than 300 F-35s are expected in the region.
  • The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will receive four F-35Bs in 2026 and has ordered 20 F-35s.
  • India has shown interest despite challenges expanding F-35 customers in Asia.