111 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name=RSAF 111 Squadron


role=Airborne Early Warning and Control
equipment=Four E-2C Hawkeye
garrison=Tengah Air Base
motto="Vigilance In Control"
dates=1987
identification_symbol=Represented by the head of a Jaeger, a vigilant and courageous hawk-like bird.
battle_honours=

The 111 Squadron "Jaeger" was formed when the Republic of Singapore Air Force acquired four Grumman E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning aircraft in 1987. Based at Tengah Air Base, its primary function is to perform airborne surveillance and early warning. Other functions include Aircraft Intercept Control, Surface Surveillance, Search and Rescue and Air Traffic Control.

The unit is represented by the Jaeger, a vigilant and courageous hawk-like bird whose vigilance is aptly reflected in their motto "Vigilance In Control".

In 2001, RSAF working together with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) upgraded the entire computer and software systems of the E-2C. State-of-the-art equipment was adapted to the harsh military environment and millions of codes were rewritten. Interfaces between the various E-2C subsystems were also designed and enhanced.

The RSAF acquired four Gulfstream G550 jets with the IAI/ELTA EL/M-2075 Phalcon Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) active phased array radar for CAEW duties from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in 2007 [cite web |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/05/01/213565/singapore-confirms-aew-purchase.html |title= Singapore confirms new AEW purchase |publisher= Flight International] , these are slated for delivery in 2008 and are expected to be fully operational by 2010 [cite web |url= http://www.defense-update.com/newscast/0507/news_080507.htm#g550 |title= Singapore to Replace Hawkeye With G550 AEW |publisher= www.defense-update.com] .

Aircraft operated

#4 E-2C Hawkeyes (1987 - present)

References

External links

* [http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/air_force/assets/airbases_and_squadrons/tengah.html RSAF web page on 111 Sqn & Tengah Air Base (TAB)]

Video clips

*YouTube|62X6RYUVwv8|RSAF's new AEW platform - The IAI Gulfstream G550 CAEW.