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MFA-MINDEF Joint Press Statement: Singapore to Deploy RSAF A330 MRTT to Support Repatriation of Singaporeans in the Middle East

9 March 2026

In response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in the Middle East, the Singapore Government will deploy a RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the assisted departure of Singaporeans from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 10 March 2026.

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In response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for assisted departure to Singapore, and given the lack of feasible commercial options in the region, the Singapore Government will deploy a Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the assisted departure of Singaporeans from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 10 March 2026. A second flight from Saudi Arabia is being planned for 12 March 2026. The deployment of the MRTTs to Saudi Arabia serve solely to support the assisted departure operations.

MFA will be reaching out to Singaporeans who have registered their interest for assisted departure from Saudi Arabia with more details.

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