• Air Warfare

  Boeing applauds imminent E-7A deal and negotiation process

  21st July 2024

  The US Air Force (USAF) Is looking to replace its E-3 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) with Boeing’s E-7s.

• Digital Battlespace

  Space defence assets under growing threat says Lockheed executive

  19th September 2024

  Chinese innovation and interference means it will only continue to get harder for western nations to defend their space assets.

• Land Warfare

  Singapore Army to fully induct Colt IAR 6940 by end-July

  18th July 2024

  The Singapore Army will upgrade to the Colt Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) 6940E-SG to improve urban warfare effectiveness, with features including a Picatinny Rail for modular accessories and advanced night-fighting capabilities.

• Training

  Singapore Army introduces technologies for realistic urban warfare training

  4th March 2024

  Smart technology will bring realistic battle reactions to simulated targets at major new Singapore military training facility.

• Land Warfare

  ST Engineering goes big on hybrid at Singapore Airshow with Terrex s5 and new 4x4 MRAP

  21st February 2024

  The company’s development effort in hybrid electric drive technology has yielded two new products which have been on display at Singapore Airshow 2024.

• Land Warfare

  Laser Precision: The Key to Countering the Rising UAS Threat (Studio)

  12th June 2024

  The rise of drones in warfare is revolutionising the battlefield, introducing new threats that require innovative countermeasures. Lasers, with their advantages of precision and efficiency, are at the forefront of this technological defence.

• Land Warfare

  ST Engineering updates Singapore Army’s standard service weapon

  27th February 2024

  STE boosts firearms portfolio with updated SAR 21 and Ultimax 100 variants, revealing it has been targeting sales via updates to the legacy assault rifle and light machine gun.

• Air Warfare

  Embraer readies to ride “strong sales momentum” for C-390 aircraft in Asia

  22nd February 2024

  Embraer’s presence at the Singapore Airshow 2024 with its C-390 has underscored its confidence in the platform’s capabilities and its eagerness to secure additional orders in the region.

• Air Warfare

  Tunisia’s C-130 aircraft set for major upgrade

  22nd February 2024

  More than 300 C-130Js have been delivered worldwide, with more than 200 in service with US forces. Countries have been searching for upgrades with Norway this week receiving its first of type upgraded to new standard.

• Air Warfare

  Singapore Airshow 2024: Stay ahead of developments with our Show Portal

  16th February 2024

  Shephard will provide updates on the latest news, announcements and launches throughout the Singapore Airshow 2024.

• Naval Warfare

  Steel to be cut for first Polar Security Cutter this year, claims US Coast Guard commandant

  2nd May 2024

  The delivery of the first PSC was initially scheduled for 2024, but the design phase of the programme was delayed multiple times.

• Naval Warfare

  ST Engineering eyes military applications for Airfish 8 WIG craft

  19th December 2023

  AirX’s Airfish WIG craft, which has been studied by the US Marine Corps in recent years, has been positioned to support a variety of missions in the littorals.

• Naval Warfare

  Boeing bullish about further P-8 sales in Singapore

  22nd February 2024

  The Singapore Airshow 2024 exhibitor cited the P-8 Poseidon’s maturity, established supply chain and large user base as the platform’s major selling points, with Singapore requirements and follow-on orders from India to be targeted.

• Naval Warfare

  Singapore’s Formidable-class frigates contracted for upgrade

  14th December 2023

  With the oldest Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class frigate now 15 years old, the entire fleet will be upgraded by ST Engineering.

• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2023: ST Engineering shows latest mortar and announces UK partnership

  11th September 2023

  As ST Engineering's latest 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS) makes its first appearance at DSEI 2023, the Singaporean company has announced a partnership with NP Aerospace to take on UK and NATO market opportunities.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Land 400 Phase 2 - Boxer CRV (Australia)

  Programme Background History The Land 400 Phase 2 programme will procure a replacement for the ASLAV, a derivative of the General Dynamics Land Systems Light Armoured Vehicle ...

• Frigates

  Multi-Role Combat Vessels (1-6) [Singapore]

  Programme Background Requirements Singapore is planning to replace its current ageing Victory-class corvettes, which are due to leave service in 2025, with an equal number of ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multi-Purpose Vessels [Canada]

  Canada launched a programme aimed at replacing up to three classes of ageing ships with one class of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs). The MPVs will be icebreaking ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multi-Purpose Vessels [Canada]

  Canada launched a programme aimed at replacing up to three classes of ageing ships with one class of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs). The MPVs will be icebreaking ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Program Icebreakers [Canada]

  Ottawa aims to replace the heavy and medium icebreakers of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that operate in Atlantic Canada, the St. Lawrence waterways, the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Program Icebreakers [Canada]

  Ottawa aims to replace the heavy and medium icebreakers of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that operate in Atlantic Canada, the St. Lawrence waterways, the ...

• Minehunters

  Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (11-30)

  Programme Background The Alexandrit class (Project 12700) vessels are currently under construction for the Russian Navy. The Project 12700 mine countermeasures vessels have been designed ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Ship-Bourne VTOL UAV [Singapore]

  Programme Background Multi-Role Combat Vessel  The Republic of Singapore Navy will retire its class of six Victory-class corvettes and replace them with a new platform ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Polar Icebreakers (1-2) [Canada]

  It was announced in May 2021 that Canada is moving forward with its procurement of Polar Icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. Rather than one ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Polar Icebreakers (1-2) [Canada]

  It was announced in May 2021 that Canada is moving forward with its procurement of Polar Icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. Rather than one ...

• Fighter - naval

  F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (Kuwait)

  The sale of the F/A- l8E/F Super Hornet aircraft will improve Kuwait's capability to meet current and future warfare threats. The jets will supplement and ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (11-30)

  The Alexandrit class (Project 12700) is planned to consist of 30 mine countermeasures vessels for the Russian Navy by 2050. Being built by Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard, ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (11-30)

  The Alexandrit class (Project 12700) is planned to consist of 30 mine countermeasures vessels for the Russian Navy by 2050. Being built by Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard, ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Hunter IFV [Singapore - Forecast]

  Programme Background Development of the Hunter began in 2006 and was assisted by Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA). At least five variants of the platform ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Lada Class (Project 677) (Boats 3-6)

  Programme Background The Russian Federation Navy’s (RFN’s) new Lada-class (Project 677) SSKs started development in the late-1990s. It was designed by the Russian Rubin Design ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bronco

  ST Kinetics unveiled its twin-chassis Bronco All-Terrain Tracked Carrier, developed to meet the needs of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), in 2000. The Bronco’s low ...

• Military vehicle engines

  6V-92TA

  The 6V-92TA is a two stroke, six cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. The engine generates 475hp but is also capable of reaching up to 550hp.

• Land: soldier modernisation systems - national programmes

  ACMS

  ST Electronics is supplying the Advanced Combat Man System (ACMS) to the Singapore Armed Forces. The basic system is already in service with three battalions, ...

• Self-propelled mortars

  120mm SRAMS

  ST Kinetics began development of the 120mm Super Rapid Advanced Mortar System (SRAMS) as a private venture in 1999 and a prototype was first shown ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Amphibious Armoured Personnel Carrier

  Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTI) displayed the prototype of the 8x8 Amphibious Armoured Personnel Carrier (AAPC) it is developing for the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) ...

• Armoured engineer vehicles

  Bionix AVLB

  ST Kinetics developed the Bionix Armoured Vehicle-Launched Bridge (AVLB) based on the chassis of the Bionix APC, to meet the requirements of the Singapore Armed ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bronco 3

  ST Kinetics launched its twin-chassis Bronco New-Generation All-Terrain Tracked Carrier in early 2012 (now known as Bronco 3). The vehicle builds on the experience of ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Black Widow Spider

  Thailand's state-owned Defence Technology Institute displayed a prototype of the 8x8 Black Widow Spider armoured fighting vehicle during the Defence & Security show in 2015 ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Terrex

  ST Kinetics first displayed a prototype of the 8x8 Terrex in September 2001. Initially known as AV-81, the Terrex utilised conventional coil spring shock absorbers, ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Primus

  The Primus 155mm/39cal tracked SP artillery system is the result of a six-year development effort between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the Singapore Defence Science ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Hunter

  ST Engineering began the development of the tracked Next-Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV) in 2006 as a replacement for the Singapore Army's fleet of approximately ...

• Armoured engineer vehicles

  Trailblazer

  ST Kinetics developed the Trailblazer counter-mine vehicle, based on the chassis of its Bionix APC, to meet the requirements of the Singapore Armed Forces. The ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Warthog

  The Warthog is based on the ST Kinetics Bronco all terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) and was developed to meet a UK MoD urgent operational requirement ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bionix

  The development of the tracked Bionix began in 1988 to replace the M113 in the service of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). ST Kinetics was also ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  Belrex

  The 4x4 Belrex Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV), introduced into service in November 2016, was developed by Singapore’s Defence Science Technology Agency and ST Kinetics ...