Singapore and Indian Air Forces Hone Operational Skills in Joint Military Training

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter aircraft landing after a flight mission at Kalaikunda (KKD) Air Force Station, India, during the Joint Military Training (JMT) 15.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) are conducting a Joint Military Training (JMT) at Kalaikunda Air Force Station, India, from 12 November to 17 December 2015. The RSAF deployed six F-16C/D fighter aircraft and more than 100 personnel to train with the IAF's four Su-30 fighter aircraft in this year's JMT.

Highlighting the significance of the RSAF's participation in this year's JMT, the RSAF Detachment Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ong Teck Koon, said, "The Joint Military Training provides an excellent opportunity for both air forces to enhance our operational competencies by learning from each other. It is a testament to the warm and long-standing relationship that the RSAF shares with the IAF."

Over the years, JMT has grown in scale and complexity to involve advanced air assets and high-end training missions such as Dissimilar Air Combat Training and Mission-Oriented Training. 

The JMT underscores the warm and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and India and is conducted under the ambit of a Bilateral Agreement, which was signed between both air forces in 2007 and subsequently renewed in 2012. The two air forces also interact regularly through professional exchanges, visits, and cross-attendance of courses.

Personnel from the RSAF and the Indian Air Force (IAF) pose for a group photo at JMT 15 in KKD Air Force Station.

Personnel from both air forces participating in a discussion after a mission brief at JMT 15.