RSAF scrambled fighter planes in response to a suspicious aircraft

Fighter aircraft were scrambled in response to a potential air threat yesterday morning, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) said. "Some of you might have heard us flying this morning. Our fighter aircraft were scrambled in response to a potential air threat," said RSAF in a Facebook post. The RSAF said it responds to and investigates more than 350 suspicious air threats on any given year to protect Singapore's skies. Yesterday, it scrambled its F-15SG fighter aircraft at about 11.20am in response to a suspicious aircraft. "Our airmen and women responded immediately and the aircraft took off within minutes," it said. "After investigating and ensuring that our security is not compromised, our aircraft subsequently stood down."<br/>
Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rsaf-scrambled-fighter-planes-in-response-to-a-suspicious-aircraft
2/14/21