Naval Warfare
German Navy hints at return to Asia-Pacific in 2023
It is 19 years since the German Navy sent a warship as far as Asia-Pacific, but more visits are planned.
Special Operations
Singapore diving unit inducts naval craft amidst reorganisation
A new vessel type is being inducted by Singapore's naval special operations unit.
Land Warfare
Singapore issues P30 pistol as new sidearm
Singapore's army has been transitioning to a new 9mm pistol.
Naval Warfare
Singapore rolls out souped-up maritime sense-making system
Singapore's navy is beginning to field a new system to monitor maritime security threats.
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Defence Notes
Five Power Defence Arrangements stays firm to original principles
18th October 2021
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the long-running FPDA, but is it still relevant?
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Land Warfare
Singapore teams up with Ghost Robotics to develop robodogs
18th October 2021
Singapore's military is exploring the use of robots as well as more innovative use of digital and AI technologies.
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Naval Warfare
UK carrier strike group unfazed by Chinese activities
12th October 2021
The British carrier strike group is in Singapore as it begins the long voyage home after a busy schedule in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Training
Singapore air force pursues behavioural sciences and VR
29th September 2021
Singapore's military continues to innovate in terms of training methods and technologies.
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore tests AI-powered command system
23rd September 2021
Singapore is developing and trying out ever more capable battlefield command systems.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore's navy looks to the future with augmented-reality
5th July 2021
Singapore's navy is starting to use augmented reality for naval vessel maintenance, while the delivery of spare parts could occur by unmanned technology in the future.
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Land Warfare
Singapore introduces new mortar carrier and weapon locating radar
30th June 2021
In pursuit of its overarching 'next-gen' modernisation philosophy, the Singapore Army has inducted the AN/TPQ-53 radar and Belrex 120mm SRAM
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Special Operations
MRZR spotted on Singaporean roads
4th May 2021
The MRZR series of all-terrain vehicles has been spotted in Singapore.
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Air Warfare
Singapore MRTTs attain full capability, certified for F-15 tanking
20th April 2021
Singapore's fleet of aerial refuelling tankers is up and running, although the RSAF continues to improve the autonomy of its tanking missions.
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Air Warfare
Singapore flies in first H225Ms
30th March 2021
The arrival of replacement helicopters for Singapore's sizeable Super Puma fleet has begun.
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Training
Singapore to up F-15SG training tempo in new Air Mission Trainer
8th March 2021
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is using modern state-of-the-art flight simulators to increase the amount of virtual training that it undertakes.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore takes delivery of new USVs
2nd March 2021
Singapore's navy is looking to the future with far greater utilisation of unmanned technology.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore creates new flotilla of tugs and rejuvenated warships
26th January 2021
Singapore can free up its more capable naval vessels by fielding its new flotilla of tugs and old warships to monitor Singapore waters.
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Air Warfare
Singapore strengthens integrated air defence network
18th December 2020
Singapore has created an air defence umbrella over the island nation with the integration of new assets such as ASTER-30 missiles.
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Land Warfare
Singapore introduces new solider personal equipment
2nd December 2020
New personal equipment the Singapore Armed Forces is rolling out to ground combat units will bring a range of improvements for troops.
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Defence Helicopter
Details emerge of CH-47Fs for Singapore
28th July 2020
Photos have emerged on the internet of the first Boeing CH-47F Chinook destined for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), with new features such …
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Military Logistics
Singapore seeks future air power generation with smart airbases
24th July 2020
While the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) builds up its future fleet with new platforms such as the F-35B and A330 MRTT, it has …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore and Israel join forces for new anti-ship missile
17th July 2020
ST Engineering and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement to market a new fifth-generation surface-to-surface missile under a joint venture named Proteus Advanced …
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Military Logistics
Singapore Army trials exoskeleton
16th July 2020
The Singapore Army has confirmed it is in the process of trialling exoskeletons, revealed in a video shown on Singapore Armed Forces Day. The logo …
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Digital Battlespace
SE Asian airborne data links have a long way to go
3rd July 2020
Despite numerous modernisation programmes in Southeast Asian air forces, their true data link capabilities still have a long way to go to reach Western standards. …
