Chen Chuanren

D&S 2019: Singapore achieves final Independence

ST Engineering handed over the last of eight Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMV), one that is christened Fearless, to the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) ...

Singapore employs more AI in air force command post

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is employing locally developed AI technology in its command post during Exercise Forging Sabre in Idaho, US. Used ...

ST Engineering shows off unmanned teaming with NGAFV

ST Engineering has successfully demonstrated an unmanned and autonomous Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV) working along with a Probot UGV and a UAV. The ...

LCS returns to Asia in tight-lipped deployment

After a 19-month hiatus, the USN’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) returned to Singapore, this time deploying the Independence-class USS Montgomery (LCS 8). Montgomery called into ...

Author

Chuanren is a Singapore-based freelance aviation and defence writer, and a full time photographer. Having served in the Republic of Singapore Air Force, he specialises in air defence and both military and commercial aviation developments. He has a Diploma in Mechatronics (Aerospace) and Bachelor in Communications (Mass Communications).

DB - Digital Battlespace

Singapore rolls out SATCOM VAMTAC and MAN SX45 wrecker

9th July 2019

The Singapore Army unveiled a new SATCOM variant of the URO VAMTAC ST5, as well as MAN SX45 8x8 wreckers, in Singapore’s National Day mobile ...
DB - Digital Battlespace

Singapore beefs up special ops and cyber capabilities

3rd July 2019

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is in the process of ramping up its capabilities in cyber-defence and building a new Special Operation Command Centre (SOCC) ...
MTSN - Training/Simulation

Singapore to build high-tech urban training facility

1st July 2019

On 28 June the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) broke ground for its SAF Training Institute (SAFTI) City, a 88-hectare purpose-built urban warfare training facility. First ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles

Singapore pursues AI projects for UAS

26th June 2019

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), in collaboration with ST Engineering, is exploring the use of AI for UAVs to allow groups of them ...
LWI - Land Warfare

Singapore Army commissions Hunter AFV

11th June 2019

The Singapore Army commissioned the Hunter AFV on 11 June as part of the armour formation’s 50th anniversary. Previously known as the Next-Generation Armoured Fighting ...
NWI - Naval Warfare

Carrier stamps France’s presence in Indo-Pacific

6th June 2019

The Charles de Gaulle nuclear-powered aircraft carrier entered the waters of the Pacific region for the first time in 17 years, its first deployment after ...
DN - Defence Notes

BAE Systems eyes artillery, radar and ship opportunities in Asia

30th May 2019

BAE Systems’ new Asia managing director, Natasha Pheiffer, is looking to deepen partnerships and provide Asian countries with indigenous capabilities in a region with multitudinous ...
MTSN - Training/Simulation

Singapore employs AI-generated force for armour training

24th May 2019

The Singapore Army has introduced an AI-powered computer-generated force to increase training realism and enhance critical thinking in its armour cadets. Known as the intelligent ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles

IMDEX Asia 2019: ST Engineering prepares unmanned tug conversion

12th May 2019

ST Engineering is in final development stages before the conversion of a harbour tug into an autonomous surface vessel, in partnership with the Maritime and ...
MTSN - Training/Simulation

Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: Singapore OPFOR robot ready for battle

6th April 2019

ST Engineering has developed an autonomous robotic targetry system to enhance training realism and manpower. Known as the Force on Robotic Target (FORT), it consists ...
NWI - Naval Warfare

Singapore launches Invincible-class submarine

18th February 2019

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) launched the first of its four Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ (TKMS) yard in Kiel, Germany ...
DB - Digital Battlespace

Singapore inducts artillery C2 system

3rd January 2019

The Singapore Army has quietly introduced an artillery C2 system that digitises target acquisition and the calling of artillery fires. The Defence Science and Technology ...
MLF - Military Logistics

Singapore rethinks ammunition stockpile management

7th October 2018

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has introduced its Ammunition Stockpile Management (ASM) concept to enhance ammunition lifespan, capabilities and to increase productivity from manufacturers. Jointly ...
MTSN - Training/Simulation

Singapore commissions LMV Simulator Centre

26th September 2018

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) inaugurated a new Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) simulation centre on 26 September at the same time as commissioning its ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles

Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore

4th September 2018

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced on 31 August that it is exploring cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) regarding UAV pilot ...
MLF - Military Logistics

First MRTT arrives in Singapore

15th August 2018

The first Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) arrived in the country on 14 August following a ...
MTSN - Training/Simulation

Singapore and France consider joint PC-21 training syllabus

17th July 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) 150 Squadron’s Leonardo M346 Master fleet has just exceeded 10,000 flying hours, as the detachment in Cazaux, France, ...
MLF - Military Logistics

Singapore reveals details about Fleet Management System

5th July 2018

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) revealed the capabilities of its new Fleet Management System (FMS) on the sidelines of the Defence Technology Summit ...
DH - Defence Helicopter

Singapore transfers Chinooks to Australia for training

3rd July 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has quietly transferred five Boeing CH-47D Chinooks to the Oakey Army Aviation Centre in Australia, and has also ...
DN - Defence Notes

Singapore outlines procurements for 2020 and beyond

2nd July 2018

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has outlined its equipment requirements to ensure the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) remain lethal beyond 2020-30. Defence Minister Ng Eng ...