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Indra Wins Singaporean Order for Airbus H225M Helicopter Simulator

February 20, 2024 @ 02:51 PM

The Singaporean Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has awarded Spanish firm, Indra a contract for an Airbus H225M Helicopter Full Mission Simulator (FMS). The contract award follows a competitive tender among international simulation companies
Chinese Entities Defy U.S. Ban, Continue Procuring Banned Nvidia Chips for Military...

January 15, 2024 @ 06:48 AM

Various Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes, and universities have been actively purchasing Nvidia semiconductors, including the banned A100 and H100 chips, over the past year. This was first reported by
Singapore Joins International Effort to Secure Red Sea Shipping Routes

January 10, 2024 @ 08:51 AM

In response to escalating attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has announced its participation in Operation Prosperity Guardian, a multinational maritime security force. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen revealed the details during a parliamentary session on January 9
Singapore Awards ST Engineering Contract for Formidable-Class Frigate Upgrade

January 3, 2024 @ 06:06 AM

Singapore has awarded ST Engineering a contract to upgrade its Formidable-class frigates. The contract was announced by the firm on December 14, aligning with Singapore's efforts to address challenges related to limited troop size and training spaces
Lockheed Martin Secures $238M for F-16 Spares Provisioning in FMS Support

November 11, 2023 @ 04:57 AM

Lockheed Martin has won a $238 million contract dedicated to the initial spares provisioning for the F-16 Systems Program Office, specifically in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for several nations. The awarded contract encompasses the provisioning of initial spares crucial for new aircraft acquisitions or significant fleet upgrades
Airbus, Singapore Air Force Complete A3R Flight Test Campaign for A330 MRTT...

October 12, 2023 @ 01:05 PM

Airbus collaborated with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to complete a flight test campaign for automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R) with the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) and F-15 fighter aircraft. This achievement occurred ahead of its certification, scheduled for the first half of 2024
Safran Acquires Thales’ Aeronautical Electrical Systems Business

October 3, 2023 @ 06:01 AM

Safran Electrical & Power has completed buying Thales' business that makes electrical systems for planes, including power conversion, generation, and motors for both civilian and military aircraft. This buyout follows exclusive negotiations announced in September 2022
F-16 Aircraft Backlog at 148, close to F-35's 156 on Order

October 2, 2023 @ 11:45 AM

The order backlog of F-16 Block 70 fighter jet stands at 148 aircraft, close to the F-35s order book position of 156 which is nearing the maximum production capacity of their manufacturer, Lockheed Martin. The company on Friday announced the successful flight of the first Slovakian F-16 Block 70, the first for a European country
NTU Singapore, Naval Group to Advance Autonomous Vehicle and Vessel Navigation

September 29, 2023 @ 05:42 AM

NTU Singapore and Naval Group, through its subsidiary Naval Group Far East, are collaborating on autonomous technologies for vessels and unmanned vehicles, signing two research agreements totaling S$2.3 million on Thursday
Singapore’s Upgraded F-16s Can Now Fire Israeli Python-5 Air-to-Air Missiles

September 11, 2023 @ 12:27 PM

Singapore's F-16 combat jets are now equipped to launch Python-5 air-to-air missiles, produced by the Israeli company Rafael. During an air force open house event at Paya Lebar Air Base last week, a display board showcased the enhanced features of their F-16 Fighting Falcons, highlighting their Python-5 missile capability

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