Singapore intends to buy 67 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles from the United States under a defence package valued at approximately US$22.3 million (about S$28.9 million) that includes related equipment, support, and logistics services [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The missiles will be mounted on Singapore's AH-64D Apache helicopters for routine training and operational use [1, 2, 3, 6].
Lockheed Martin is the principal contractor for the sale [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The US State Department said the sale supports US foreign policy and national security goals by enhancing the security of Singapore, a strategic partner important for political stability and economic progress in Asia [1, 2, 4, 5, 6]. The department also noted that the sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region [3, 4, 5, 6].
Singapore initially had a Foreign Military Sales case below the congressional notification threshold but later requested 24 additional missiles, bringing the total to 67 [1, 2, 6]. The AGM-114R Hellfire missile features a multi-purpose warhead capable of striking armored targets, air defense systems, and patrol boats [2].
Singapore has used Hellfire missiles on its Apache helicopters since 2005 and regularly employs them during training exercises, including the "Forging Sabre" drills in Idaho, USA [2]. There is no indication the Hellfire missile has been deployed on other platforms such as the Hermes unmanned aerial vehicles operated by Singapore [2].
A Singapore Ministry of Defence spokesperson said, "MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces take a strategic long-term view on our defence acquisitions to ensure that we make prudent and cost-effective decisions that best meet our defence needs, and maintain operational readiness" [1]. This sale is part of a series of US arms sales to Singapore in 2026 designed to deepen defence ties amid regional security challenges [4, 5, 6].
On June 30, 2026, the US State Department notified Congress of the proposed sale of the additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
