165 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force
| RSAF 165 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1983 |
| Role | Air Defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Chong Pang Camp |
| Motto(s) | "Pride in Protection" |
| Equipment | Rapier surface-to-air missiles, RBS-70, Rafael SPYDER |
The 165 Squadron is an
With its motto, "Pride in Protection", the squadron conducted its first live-firing exercise at the Royal Artillery Range in Hebrides, the United Kingdom in July 1984, and participated in its first overseas deployment exercise in 1985 in Exercise Air Thai-Sing (now known as Exercise Cope Tiger) at Chandy Range in Thailand.
History
The 165 Squadron, then known as 165 SADA, was officially formed on 1 August 1983 with the acquisition of the
In 1987, the battalion shifted to Lim Chu Kang Camp II, where it is currently located. Full-time National Servicemen were added to its ranks in 1988. In July 2006, ADSD became ADOC (Air Defence Operations Command) and ADB became ADG (Air Defence Group).
It current operates the Surface-to-Air PYthon and DERby - Short Range (SPYDER-SR) ground-based air defence system.[1]
References
- ^ Ong Hong Tat (17 June 2011). "No escape from the SPYDER". Cyber Pioneer. Singaporean Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). Retrieved 17 June 2011.
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