The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is trialling a new combat aircraft munitions loader that it believes will increase the precision and efficiency of ground crew during munitions loading for timely air power generation, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on 30 June. According to MINDEF, the enhanced munitions loader incorporates a range of technology enablers such as data analytics and robotics developed by the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) in partnership with the RSAF, enabling the loader to be operated by only one personnel compared with the typical three-person loading team required for the service's existing systems. The RSAF operates several types of munitions loaders including the MJ-1 'Jammer' hydraulic stores lifter, which has seen use by international air forces since the 1950s.
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