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Singapore’s Israel-made Heron-1 UAV to Debut at Bilateral Exercise with Australia

November 11, 2024 @ 09:00 AM

Singapore's Heron-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is participating for the first time in
Singapore Navy Warships to Get Safran’s Electro-optical Observation and Fire Control Systems...

November 6, 2024 @ 09:53 AM

Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected by Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to supply electro-optical (EO) observation systems and gun fire control systems (GFCS) for the countrys naval fleet. These systems will be fitted on Singapores new Multi Role Combat Vessels (MRCV), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), and as part of the modernization of the Formidable-Class Frigates
Boeing Wins $7B to Provide Small Diameter Bombs to Ukraine, Allies; JDAMs...

October 1, 2024 @ 05:31 AM

Boeing received a $6.9 billion contract to supply Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) Increment One to Ukraine and U
Malfunctioning Gyroscopes Caused Singapore F-16 Crash: Final Report Confirms

June 21, 2024 @ 10:17 AM

Singapores Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has concluded that degraded pitch rate gyroscopes, which provided false inputs to the Digital Flight Control System, caused last months F-16 crash at Tengah Air Base. The incident involved Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C that crashed shortly after take-off during a routine training exercise on May 8th
Netherlands Permits Ukraine to Use Donated F-16 Fighter Jets to Strike Targets...

June 3, 2024 @ 01:18 PM

The Netherlands has announced it will allow Ukraine to use the 24 F-16 fighter jets it plans to donate to strike targets inside Russia. Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren confirmed that the Netherlands will not impose limitations on the use of the F-16 jets
Airbus to Establish Tech Hub in Japan

May 23, 2024 @ 12:28 PM

Airbus has announced plans to set up a Tech Hub in Japan, aiming to foster partnerships that will enhance research, technology, and innovation in aerospace, preparing for the next generation of aircraft. The new Airbus Tech Hub, coordinated from Tokyo, will focus on three key research areas, including the development of new materials, decarbonization technologies, robotics and automation
Singapore’s F-16 Crash Caused by Gyroscope Malfunction

May 18, 2024 @ 04:23 AM

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has determined that the F-16 crash on May 8th was due to simultaneous failures of the aircraft's pitch rate gyroscopes. In an official
Singapore Grounds F-16 Flights Following Crash

May 13, 2024 @ 07:52 AM

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has announced the continuation of its temporary suspension of training flights for its F-16 fleet following a recent crash at Tengah Air Base. This decision will remain in effect until investigations conclude that it is safe to resume operations
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

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