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SINGAPORE: The United States has approved Singapore’s request to upgrade its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in a deal estimated to be worth US$73 million.<\/p>\n
In a press release on Monday (Jun 15), the US State Department said Singapore had requested to purchase 18 Common Fire Control Systems (CFCS) upgrade kits for the rocket artillery system.<\/p>\n
According to defence industry publications, the CFCS uses digital processing to control launchers and manage weapons, improving targeting accuracy and overall operational effectiveness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe HIMARS is a land-based precision strike asset that has been in service with the Singapore Armed Forces since 2010,\u201d said Singapore\u2019s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on Friday in response to CNA queries.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the Singapore Armed Forces continues its modernisation efforts, the HIMARS remains a critical component of its operational capabilities, and will undergo upgrades to ensure it remains capable of meeting evolving operational and training requirements in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
The proposed sale includes support equipment, technical documentation, spare parts, training, US government and contractor technical support, engineering and logistics support services and field office support.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The US State Department said the decision to sell the upgrade kits \u201cwill not alter the basic military balance in the region\u201d.<\/p>\n
However, it will improve the capability of Singapore, which Washington sees as a \u201cstrategic partner that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Asia\u201d, to meet future and current threats.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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