ST Kinetics today said that it will be fielding the world's first and longest in-service 155 mm 52 Calibre towed Howitzer, the FH 2000, in field trials next month. The company is hopeful that the stalled trial of the 155 mm calibre 39 Pegasus Lightweight Howitzer (LWH) will also recommence very shortly
Malaysian Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the company or country that agreed to transfer technology, experience and provide training to the Royal Malaysian Navy(RMN) would be given priority for buying three 'Multi Support Ships'. He said the procurement of the vessels would be done via open tender to "friendly" nations under the 10th Malaysian Plan right up to the 12th Malaysian Plan
The following decisions have been taken in respect of seven firms / companies / suppliers / vendors, supplying defence equipment to the armed forces during the last 2 years and the current year i.e
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is proud to announce that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force & Air Defense (AF&AD) has entered into a contract in excess of 500 Million Swiss Francs to procure a fleet of 25 PC-21 turboprop aircraft, together with an integrated ground based training system and a comprehensive logistics support package. After Switzerland and Singapore, the UAE is now the third country to revolutionise its training pipeline with the most modern and most advanced turbo trainer aircraft on the market today
ST Engineering announced today that its marine arm, ST Marine, has been awarded a S$108m contract by The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) for the logistics management of the RSN's warehouses at its Changi and Tuas Naval Bases. The six-year contract commenced on 1 October 2009, with an option for another six years
Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore the continuation of the Continental United States (CONUS) pilot proficiency training program for PEACE CARVIN II and munitions, services and support for F-16C/D aircraft. The estimated cost is $250 million
Thailand’s RTAF (Royal Thai Air Force) today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500 from a contract that was signed in 2007 for four ATR 72 VIP aircraft. This first ATR features a state-of-the-art VIP cabin interior and will be dedicated to the transport of the Thai Royal Family, as well as other Government and military officials
Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) awarded Terma a contract for the delivery of a C-Series combat system for the Royal Thai Navy’s (RTN) Landing Platform Dock (LPD) . Terma has been contracted to supply a combat system and a combat management system for this LPD
Fully-armoured and equipped with the latest combat technology, the 24-tonne Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) is the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF's) latest acquisition as it advances to become a 3rd Generation fighting force. Fitted with the Battlefield Management System (BMS), the Terrex ICV is networked to other air and land assets such as infantry fighting vehicles, main battle tanks, artillery platforms, attack helicopters and fighter aircraft
Following the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) announcement in December 2008 of its purchase of more than 100 Warthog all-terrain tracked armoured vehicles, Thales today announces a £20m ($28.5 million)contract with Warthog manufacturer Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd (ST Kinetics)