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Singaporean F-16 Fighter Crashes During Take-off, Pilot Hurt

May 8, 2024 @ 11:18 AM

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 jet crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday afternoon shortly after take-off, with the pilot successfully ejecting and escaping serious injury. The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 PM local time when the F-16 encountered an issue during take-off, prompting the pilot to initiate emergency procedures, according to a statement from the RSAF
Thyssenkrupp Launches Fourth Type 218SG Submarine for Singapore

April 24, 2024 @ 06:19 AM

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard launched the fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program, named the ‘Inimitable, for the Singapore Navy on April 22 in Kiel. The design of the Type 218SG submarines is focused on minimizing signature detection
HENSOLDT, Singapore’s HTX to Develop Rapid Deployable Counter-UAS Systems

April 6, 2024 @ 07:38 AM

HENSOLDT has announced its collaboration with Singapores HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) to drive the advancement of Rapid Deployable Counter UAV Systems (CUAS) for urban environments. This collaboration is in response to the threat posed by over-the-counter drones
U.S. Firm to Upgrade Indonesian CN-235 Maritime Patrol, KingAir 350i aircraft

March 16, 2024 @ 02:13 AM

Integrated Surveillance and Defense of Oregon is awarded a $33,800,553 contract to upgrade operational capabilities in support of CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft and KingAir 350i aircraft of the government of Indonesia. The contract also includes providing Mission System Simulators and develop associated maintenance training, a US DoD release said, Work will be performed in Bandung, Indonesia (40%); Singapore (25%); Wilsonville, Oregon (20%); Montreal, Canada (10%); and Lincoln, United Kingdom (5%), and is expected to be completed in March 2026 Foreign Military Sales customer funds in the amount of $33,800,553 will be obligated at the time of award; none of which will expire...
Embraer, ST Engineering to Collaborate on MRO of C-390 Aircraft in Asia-Pac,...

March 14, 2024 @ 01:52 PM

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering will collaborate on engineering, maintenance, and support services for the C-390 Millennium aircraft in Asia Pacific. They will also cooperate on radars, land systems, border security, C4ISTAR, border security, simulation and advanced production methodologies to enhance ST Engineering's capabilities in South America
Saab-Damen Partnership to Pitch C-71 Submarines to Canada

March 7, 2024 @ 04:57 PM

Saab and Damen which are building the Expeditionary C-71 submarines for the Netherlands Navy, will be offering the vessel for the Canadian Navys diesel-electric submarines replacement program. CEO of Damen Shipyards Arnout Damen and CEO of Saab Micael Johansson made the decision this week to export together the submarine, which has been developed for the Royal Netherlands Navy to replace the current Walrus class
Qatari Firms Unveil Autonomous Surface Vessels at DIMDEX Exhibition

March 6, 2024 @ 09:23 AM

Qatari companies have presented advancements in autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) at the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), showcasing their contributions to the evolving landscape of maritime technology. Private-owned firm Performance Marine, in collaboration with L3Harris, introduced the 'Suhail,' a 39-foot autonomous surface vessel constructed entirely in Doha
Lockheed Martin, DSTA to Improve Singapore's F-16 Maintenance Through Data Analytics

February 28, 2024 @ 11:05 AM

Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Lockheed Martin have partnered to enhance maintenance for the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) F-16 fleet through advanced data analytics. “We will be able to analyze and implement solutions to improve maintenance of the Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 fleet,” Steve Sheehy, VP for Sustainment Campaigns at Lockheed Martin
Sweden’s Gripen Jet Offer to Philippines Gains Momentum

February 23, 2024 @ 07:35 AM

Sweden has intensified its pitch for the potential sale of its JAS39 Gripen fighter jet to the Philippines. The Philippines and Sweden are set sign an Implementing Arrangement (IA) concerning the Procurement of Defense Material (PDM) and Equipment at the inaugural Joint Committee Meeting to be held in March 2024 in Sweden, the Philippines MoD said in a February 16 release
Singapore to be a Hub of Future Hydrogen-fueled Large Commercial Planes

February 22, 2024 @ 07:08 AM

Singapore is setting its sights on becoming a hub for hydrogen-fueled large commercial planes, as outlined by the Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee. Formed after the Cooperation Agreement signing in February 2022, involving Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Linde, the committee has been scrutinizing the feasibility of hydrogen fuel in Singapore's aviation decarbonization efforts

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