14 August 2012

News Story: Singapore (Helicopter) training (in Australia) agreement under review

RSAF Cougar (Click to Enlarge)

A LONGSTANDING agreement to host the training of Singapore air force helicopter pilots in southern Queensland will be reviewed by a federal parliamentary committee.

Under the agreement first signed in 1997, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) 126 Squadron operates up to 16 Cougar helicopters and has 150 RSAF personnel at the Oakey Army Aviation Centre.

The agreement expires at the end of December and is proposed it be renewed for another 15 years.

Read the full story at News.com.au