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RSAF MRTT Repatriating Singaporeans from the Middle East Returns to Singapore

11 March 2026

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed to repatriate Singaporeans from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has arrived in Singapore at 0602 hrs.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2026.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2026.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed to repatriate Singaporeans from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has arrived in Singapore at 0602 hrs. There were 218 Singaporeans and their dependents who returned via the MRTT.

A second RSAF MRTT flight to Saudi Arabia is being planned for 12 March 2026 to continue supporting the assisted departure of Singaporeans from the Middle East.

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