Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Singapore, US Abandon F-15 Fighter Jet Base Plans in Guam
Singapore and the United States will no longer be sending fighter jets to Guam.
They had planned to have Singapore's F-15 jets stationed there, but after reviewing their training needs, they decided against it.
This plan was originally made to keep Singapore's air defenses ready.
People living near the base in Guam were worried about the noise and how it would affect the environment and housing.
Singapore will still do short-term training in Guam, and they are opening a new training base in Arkansas for their F-35 jets.
Singapore and the US have canceled plans to station F-15 fighter jets in Guam.
The decision was made following a review of Singapore's air force training needs.
The agreement was signed in 2019 to maintain air defense readiness and allow for quick redeployment.
Local residents raised concerns about noise, environmental impact, and housing issues.
Singapore will continue short-term training in Guam and is moving ahead with a new F-35 training detachment in Arkansas.
- Who
- Singapore and the United States.
- What
- Singapore and the US canceled plans for an F-15 fighter jet detachment in Guam.
- When
- The decision was announced in July by the US Department of the Air Force and confirmed on Tuesday by the Singapore Ministry of Defense.
- Where
- Guam and Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
- Why
- The decision followed a review of Singapore's training needs; local residents also voiced concerns.
Local Residents
Singapore and US Military
Impact on Guam
Local Residents
Concerned about increased noise, environmental damage, and strain on housing.
Singapore and US Military
N/A
- Aircraft
- F-15
- Location (Original Plan)
- Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
- Agreement Date
- December 2019
- Personnel (Original Plan)
- 205 permanent, 35 dependents, ~200 during training events
- New Training Location
- Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas