Reply to Media Query from Defense News on the role of Apaches in the Air Defence Task Force

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) set up the Air Defence Task Force (ADTF) as the high readiness core to safeguard the sovereignty of Singapore's airspace, and respond to any incoming air threats on a 24/7 basis. The ADTF leverages cross-domain and cross functional capabilities such as the SAF's array of sensors, flying platforms, and ground-based air defence systems to respond swiftly and decisively to potential air threats. This allows the ADTF to assemble the best capabilities for air defence. The AH-64D is one of the platforms that the ADTF can leverage for air defence to protect Singapore against a wide spectrum of air threats.