Since 1993, the RSAF has actively participated in Exercise Wallaby, the largest SAF's overseas exercise, involving air, land and sea components. 

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s Flying Training Institute (FTI) Detachment in Pearce, Australia, for their 25th anniversary celebrations earlier today. This morning in Perth, Mr Heng was also hosted to breakfast by Governor of Western Australia and former Minister for Defence Kim Beazley, AC. During the breakfast, Mr Heng and Mr Beazley reaffirmed the close and long-standing relationship between Singapore and Australia. Mr Heng also thanked Mr Beazley for Australia's strong support for the Singapore Armed Force's training in Western Australia.

Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How and Australia Assistant Minister for Defence Mr David Fawcett visited the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) troops participating in Exercise Trident 2018 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia today.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) celebrated 20 years of helicopter training in Oakey, Australia, earlier today. Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How and Australia Assistant Minister for Defence Mr David Fawcett co-officiated at the commemorative event held in Warriors' Camp, Rockhampton. The commemorative event was hosted by Commander of the RSAF's Participation Command Brigadier-General Jonathan Tan. As part of the celebrations, Mr Heng and Mr Fawcett unveiled a symbolic mural of the Super Puma and Chinook helicopters depicting the RSAF's training in Oakey.

Air to air refuelling (AAR) is a key capability in any air power. It enables friendly assets to extend its endurance and range to ensure mission success. This year, the RSAF deployed one KC-135R Stratotanker from 112 SQN to Exercise Pitch Black.