Singapore to Buy $2.3B Worth Boeing P-8A Aircraft & MK 54 Torpedoes

The U.S. has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Singapore of Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft P-8A and MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes for an estimated cost of $2.316 billion.

The Government of Singapore has requested to buy up to four P-8A patrol aircraft; seven Guardian laser transmitter assemblies for the AN/AAQ-24(V)N system; seven system processors for the AN/AAQ-24(V)N system with selective availability anti-spoofing modules; and eight MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes all up rounds.The estimated total cost is $2.316 billion.

The proposed sale will improve Singapore's capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible maritime force capable of deterring adversaries and participating in U.S allied operations. The proposed sale will support Singapore’s goal of improving national and territorial defense as well as increasing interoperability with U.S. and allied forces.

The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company. The majority of MK 54 lightweight torpedo hardware will be purchased directly from U.S. Navy stock. There are a significant number of other companies under contract with the U.S. Navy that will provide components, systems, and engineering services during the execution of this effort.