Singapore Air Force F-16 Jet Crashes at Tengah Air Base

Pilot ejects safely following take-off malfunction; no other injuries reported as investigations continue.

An F-16 fighter jet crashed shortly after take-off due to a technical issue, leading the pilot to eject successfully.
The pilot is currently hospitalized for observation, though no major injuries have been reported.
This incident marks the first crash of an RSAF F-16 in 20 years, prompting a thorough investigation.
The RSAF's F-16 fleet, crucial for national defense, has been undergoing upgrades to enhance capability and extend service life.
Singapore plans to gradually replace the aging F-16s with F-35 jets by the mid-2030s.