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03/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/11/2026 01:11

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

The Singapore Government will deploy a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for a second flight to assist the departure of Singaporeans from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 12 March 2026. Similar to the earlier deployment on 10 March, the MRTT that will be deployed to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia serves solely to support the assisted departure operations.

MFA has reached out to Singaporeans who have registered their interest with more details.

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