Progress on Relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase

Debated in Parliament on 20 Jan 2015.

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The relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase is a long-term project expected to be completed around 2030 and beyond, with expansions at Changi Airbase East and Tengah Airbase to accommodate assets and maintain operational readiness.
Ministries of Defence and National Development are currently focused on detailed planning, including constructing a new runway at Changi and designing facilities at Tengah, while ensuring coordination with Changi Airport’s ongoing expansion.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is strengthening its capabilities with systems like the ASTER-30 missile system and aerostat technology to safeguard Singapore’s security during the transition.

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Christopher de Souza

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Defence (a) if he will provide an update on the progress that has been made in the relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase; and (b) when is the relocation expected to be completed.

Ng Eng Hen

Paya Lebar Airbase (PLAB)’s relocation will be a long-term and complex undertaking that will be realised in about 2030 and beyond as Changi Airbase East (CAB) and Tengah Airbase (TAB) will have to be expanded to accommodate various assets and facilities to replace PLAB. This ensures that the RSAF’s operational readiness to defend our skies is not compromised.

Over the past year, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has been working closely with the Ministry of National Development (MND) and other relevant agencies on the planning and implementation details associated with the relocation. The current focus is on expanding CAB and building a new runway at Changi, a complex undertaking that requires highly-skilled engineering as well as close coordination with the ongoing runway and terminal expansion works at Singapore Changi Airport. Construction of facilities at Changi will commence after detailed site surveys and land preparation works are completed. For TAB, the current effort is on the detailed airbase facility design.

To ensure the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)’s operational readiness is maintained, RSAF has put in place plans to build up various capabilities which include a state-of-the-art Island Air Defence System, fighters and other key mission capabilities. The ASTER-30 Surface-to-Air Missile System and the recently announced aerostat system are part of this effort. RSAF will also be upgrading and renewing some of our older systems to meet our long-term security needs.

MINDEF will continue to work closely with MND and the relevant agencies on the detailed planning and implementation of the relocation. At the same time, we will ensure that RSAF maintains its deterrent edge and continues to be an effective and formidable force to safeguard Singapore’s peace and security.

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The relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase is a long-term project expected to be completed around 2030 and beyond, with expansions at Changi Airbase East and Tengah Airbase to accommodate assets and maintain operational readiness.
Ministries of Defence and National Development are currently focused on detailed planning, including constructing a new runway at Changi and designing facilities at Tengah, while ensuring coordination with Changi Airport’s ongoing expansion.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is strengthening its capabilities with systems like the ASTER-30 missile system and aerostat technology to safeguard Singapore’s security during the transition.

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Progress on Relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase

Debated in Parliament on 20 Jan 2015.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase is a long-term project expected to be completed around 2030 and beyond, with expansions at Changi Airbase East and Tengah Airbase to accommodate assets and maintain operational readiness.
Ministries of Defence and National Development are currently focused on detailed planning, including constructing a new runway at Changi and designing facilities at Tengah, while ensuring coordination with Changi Airport’s ongoing expansion.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is strengthening its capabilities with systems like the ASTER-30 missile system and aerostat technology to safeguard Singapore’s security during the transition.

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Christopher de Souza

Ng Eng Hen

Page: 106

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase is a long-term project expected to be completed around 2030 and beyond, with expansions at Changi Airbase East and Tengah Airbase to accommodate assets and maintain operational readiness.
Ministries of Defence and National Development are currently focused on detailed planning, including constructing a new runway at Changi and designing facilities at Tengah, while ensuring coordination with Changi Airport’s ongoing expansion.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is strengthening its capabilities with systems like the ASTER-30 missile system and aerostat technology to safeguard Singapore’s security during the transition.

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Progress on Relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase

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Progress on Relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase

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Christopher de Souza

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