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Singapore Airshow 2020: RSAF confirms RBS 70 NG buy
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has procured the Saab RBS 70 NG MANPADS as part of its air defence renewal efforts. The announcement …
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Singapore Airshow 2020: AVT raises its sights over water
AVT Australia, the Asia-Pacific division of Ascent Vision Technologies, used Singapore Airshow 2020 to present its CM262M maritime gyrostabilised multi-sensor imaging system for the first …
Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2020: Apaches to enter two new territories
Boeing’s most active rotary-winged marketing campaigns at the moment centre on the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter, with new customers about to join the fraternity …
Digital Battlespace
Singapore Airshow 2020: Orion first to join the ‘bandwagon’
TRD debuted the Orion-H+ at Singapore Airshow 2020, as the latest addition to its range of lightweight C-UAS systems. Orion-H+ has been in development since …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore rolls out the robots
Several types of UGV made their appearance on the stand of ST Engineering at Singapore Airshow 2020, ranging from the well-known THeMIS to a small follow-me robot. …
Training
Singapore Airshow 2020: Boeing believes T-7 trainer will have Asian appeal
Buoyed by its selection by the USAF as its next-generation T-X trainer aircraft, Boeing was promoting its twin-seat T-7 as ‘highly relevant’ for Asia-Pacific air …
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2020: Naval rotorcraft refresh expected across Asia-Pacific
13th February 2020
Across the Asia-Pacific region, where maritime territorial disputes are a persistent feature of the security landscape, the naval helicopter market offers a number of opportunities. …
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2020: Thai military collects another helicopter type
12th February 2020
After buying just about every other helicopter brand and type available, Thailand’s military is now adding the Airbus Helicopters twin-engine H135 to its disparate fleet …
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs
12th February 2020
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems used the Singapore Airshow to unveil the MicroLite lightweight EO/IR sensor, which offers new capabilities for airborne wide-area persistent surveillance missions. Developed …
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Military Logistics
Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore aims at smarter MRTT refuelling
12th February 2020
On the second day of Singapore Airshow 2020, Airbus and the Singapore government announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of an A330 Smart …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2020: Schiebel explores ASW innovations
11th February 2020
Austrian company Schiebel is exploring anti-submarine warfare (ASW) roles among potential new applications for its Camcopter S-100 UAV platform. Neil Hunter, director of business development …
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Land Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Upgraded SRAMS mortar is unveiled
11th February 2020
The SRAMS MkII 120mm mortar system, installed in the rear cabin of a Bronco 3 articulated tracked vehicle, made its maiden public appearance at Singapore …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2020: ST Engineering lifts lid on VTOL UAVs
11th February 2020
Singapore-based ST Engineering displayed two new hybrid UAV platforms at Singapore Airshow 2020. The Veloce 15 and Veloce 60 respectively cover MTOWs from 15-16kg to 50-70kg …
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Military aircraft procurement set to rise
11th February 2020
As exhibitors prepare for the opening day of the Singapore Airshow, many will be eyeing opportunities in the Asia-Pacific fixed-wing aircraft market that is forecast …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Final LMVs commissioned, enhancements ongoing
10th February 2020
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) commissioned its last three Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMV) on 31 January – RSS Fortitude, RSS Dauntless and RSS …
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Military Logistics
Singapore Airshow 2020: Indian military to synergise MRO with civil facilities
7th February 2020
The Indian military is moving ahead to expand the outsourcing of MRO of non-sensitive defence equipment. A senior Indian Air Force (IAF) engineer, on the …
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Training
Singapore Airshow 2020: Indian Navy rotary training may migrate to light twins
6th February 2020
When the Naval Utility Helicopter (NUH) replaces the Alouette, will basic training also migrate to light twins? This question was recently posed by Shephard to …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: India moves on arming nuclear submarine
5th February 2020
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired India’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile, the K4 SLBM, from underwater on 19 January. Measuring 10m long …
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Japan to form an ‘aerospace’ force
5th February 2020
The Japanese government is to change the name of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to the Japan Aerospace Self-Defense Force as early as Fiscal …
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Malaysian air force grapples with fighter shortages
5th February 2020
Gen Ackbal Samad assumed command of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on 3 January, making him the fifth chief who will have to grapple with …
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Taiwan pioneers with its F-16V programme
5th February 2020
Taiwan has accelerated the transition programme of its F-16V Viper fleet, with nearly two dozen pilots qualified to fly this newest version of the Fighting …
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2020: Thai army to operate disaster relief Kamovs
5th February 2020
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) signed an MoU with the country’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) on 30 January, to use Ka-32A11BC helicopters …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2020: ROKAF stands up Global Hawk unit
5th February 2020
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) established a new reconnaissance squadron in late 2019, to coincide with the arrival of the country’s first RQ-4B …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Malaysia to convert to maritime surveillance aircraft
5th February 2020
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will convert three of its seven CN-235 transport aircraft into unarmed maritime surveillance platforms under a US-funded programme. Work is …
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: Viper and Gripen dogfight for Manila deal
5th February 2020
Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana confirmed in December 2019 that his country had downselected the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Viper and Saab …
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Defence Notes
Thales and LIG Nex1 to provide FoF interrogators to ROK
3rd February 2020
Thales and LIG Nex1 have been selected by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to provide TSA 1412 IFF (identification Friend or Foe) interrogators …