News

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Singapore doubles submarine order

  16th May 2017

  Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on 16 May that the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will acquire an additional two Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Singapore’s navy celebrates 50

  16th May 2017

  This year is of major importance to the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) since it is marking its 50th anniversary. As well as the navy’s …

• Digital Battlespace

  Leonardo receives Link-11/Link-22 sets orders

  16th May 2017

  Leonardo DRS has received multiple orders for its Link-11 and Link-22 data terminal sets and associated communication equipment, systems and services, the company announced on 11 …

• Training

  ITEC 2017: RNLAF outlines simulation plans

  16th May 2017

  According to Col Harold Boekholt, the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) Head of Policy and Plans, ‘simulation will grow in the future and be driven …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Firing up Protector for Asia

  16th May 2017

  A highlight for Rafael at IMDEX Asia 2017 is a new Spike missile mission module for its Protector USV, with the Israeli company announcing in …

• Naval Warfare

  First Whidbey Island P-8 squadron cleared for flight

  16th May 2017

  The first Boeing Poseidon P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) squadron at US Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has gained Safe for Flight certification with an …

• Digital Battlespace

  EDA launches cyber project

  16th May 2017

  The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched its first Cyber Defence Pooling and Sharing Project, the agency announced on 12 May.The Cyber Ranges Federation Project is …

• Training

  DST lab develops moon simulator

  16th May 2017

  Australia’s Defence Science and Technology (DST) group is using a night vision laboratory to assess night vision technology under consideration for, or in use with, …

• Training

  ITEC 2017: German Navy Sea King FMS RFT

  16th May 2017

  Following on from a major upgrade to the German Navy's Sea King Mk41 helicopter simulator at Nordholz naval air station, the device has now been …

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop investing in Aussie electronic sustainment

  16th May 2017

  Northrop Grumman will invest AUD$50 million in opening an advanced defence electronics maintenance and sustainment centre in Western Sydney, Australia, the company announced on 15 …

• Training

  ITEC 2017: KF Aerospace to deliver Bell 206 FTD

  16th May 2017

  KF Aerospace, formally Kelowna Flightcraft, has been brought under contract by Canada's Department of National Defence to deliver and operate a Bell 206 Flight Training …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One

  16th May 2017

  The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: International maritime review (video)

  16th May 2017

  Dozens of warships from around the world joined the Republic of Singapore Navy for the International Maritime Review at the newly renamed RSS Singapura - …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Regional analysis (video)

  16th May 2017

  Ahead of the start of IMDEX Asia 2017 Shephard Media's Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur provides a maritime security overview of the region, addressing the …

• Special Operations

  SOFIC 2017: What to expect (video)

  15th May 2017

  Grant Turnbull talks with Special Operations Forum North American editor Scott Gourley about the key trends that are likely to influence this year's proceedings at …