Singapore F-15SGs in New Zealand

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is considering basing a squadron of F-15SGs at Ohakea in Manawatu, on New Zealand’s North Island. This would provide the RSAF with additional, uncongested airspace for fighter training and would involve deployment of around 500 personnel. Once the RSAF establishes a detachment at Ohakea, this would be in addition to RSAF deployments in various countries overseas including France, the USA and at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia.