Land Warfare
Singapore to get wheeled artillery and Bronco 3s from 2024
Singapore's defence minister provided updates on artillery, tracked carriers, submarines and the country's new Digital and Intelligence Service.
Land Warfare
Singapore tests Smash rifle fire control system
Singapore is exploring new technologies such as the Smash rifle fire control system and a new ground-based monitoring system.
Land Warfare
Singapore Army improves capability with the Bionix 1+
The Singapore Army has upgraded its longest-serving variant of the Bionix infantry fighting vehicle.
Naval Warfare
Singapore’s Formidables to undergo midlife upgrade
With the oldest ship now 15 years old, Singapore's frigates are due for an extensive upgrade to be conducted by ST Engineering.
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Defence Notes
Singapore to stand up fourth armed service for digital domain
3rd March 2022
Amidst ambitious equipment plans for its SAF 2040 vision, Singapore's military will set up a new armed service this year to serve in the digital realm.
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Naval Warfare
German Navy hints at return to Asia-Pacific in 2023
28th December 2021
It is 19 years since the German Navy sent a warship as far as Asia-Pacific, but more visits are planned.
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Special Operations
Singapore diving unit inducts naval craft amidst reorganisation
10th December 2021
A new vessel type is being inducted by Singapore's naval special operations unit.
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Land Warfare
Singapore issues P30 pistol as new sidearm
18th November 2021
Singapore's army has been transitioning to a new 9mm pistol.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore rolls out souped-up maritime sense-making system
15th November 2021
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.