Members of the Republic of Singapore air force listen during a mass briefing, prior to a large force employment (LFE) exercise for Cope Tiger 17 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 28, 2017. On average, over 50 aircraft from the Republic of Singapore air force (RSAF), Royal Thai air force (RTAF) and Air Force work together in the air, under simulated combat stressors at the same time during LFEs. The annual multilateral exercise, which involves a combined total of 76 aircraft and 43 air defense assets, is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability be

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Members of the Republic of Singapore air force listen during a mass briefing, prior to a large force employment (LFE) exercise for Cope Tiger 17 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 28, 2017. On average, over 50 aircraft from the Republic of Singapore air force (RSAF), Royal Thai air force (RTAF) and Air Force work together in the air, under simulated combat stressors at the same time during LFEs. The annual multilateral exercise, which involves a combined total of 76 aircraft and 43 air defense assets, is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore air force, Royal Thai air force, and Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)

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