The SAF Successfully Completes Repatriation Operations of Singaporeans from the Middle East

The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft taking off from Changi Air Base (East) on 12 March 2026.

The A330 MRTT aircraft in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 12 March 2026.

An RSAF Aviation Medical Officer checking on the well-being of a passenger before boarding.

Passengers boarding the A330 MRTT aircraft.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed to bring Singaporeans back from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has arrived in Singapore at 0559 hrs. There were 81 Singaporeans and their dependents who returned via the MRTT. After prioritising and catering for Singaporeans who registered, available seats were also extended to nationals from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. This is in the spirit of solidarity, just as how other countries have assisted Singaporeans in returning home in past crises.

Over the two deployments of the RSAF MRTT to Saudi Arabia, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has successfully supported the return of 299 Singaporeans and their dependents from the Middle East. MINDEF/SAF remains prepared to safeguard the safety and security of Singaporeans.