Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation
2nd February 2026
Singapore is understood to have received three of four ex-Spanish C-130Hs from Blue Aerospace in recent weeks.
A potential interest in joining GCAP is indicative of Singapore’s long-term and methodical approach to defence procurement and could benefit its local defence industry.
Shephard spoke with Rafael’s CEO about the company’s effector offerings as well as his perspective on one-way attack drones.
Companies offering collaborative combat aircraft say there is a massive potential for countries adopting the capability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Hybrid-electric drive technology may address the growing energy demands of land warfare in future.
2nd February 2026
Singapore is understood to have received three of four ex-Spanish C-130Hs from Blue Aerospace in recent weeks.
15th December 2025
With Australia’s selection of the Mogami-class for Project Sea 3000, Mitsubishi is investigating local production in the next decade as potential export opportunities emerge.
20th November 2025
Drawing on its endurance and substantial payload capacity, the Hermes 900 would provide a boost to Singapore’s ISR capabilities, particularly in the maritime domain.
17th September 2025
Singapore’s acquisition of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon will be part of a maritime domain awareness network that could include uncrewed aerial systems.
15th August 2025
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence said the decision to discontinue discussions on the fighter training detachment was mutually agreed with the US.
25th July 2025
Initial exploration of helicopter crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities will commence in late-2025 and could potentially help shape future programmes involving launched effects.
1st April 2025
Penske Australia will also carry out local assembly and testing of Allison X1100 series cross-drive transmission under licence using kits supplied by South Korea's SNT Dynamics.
31st March 2025
The Strix test effort suffered a setback last year when the prototype incurred minor damage in a hard landing during its second trial flight.
14th March 2025
Should it be introduced into service, the air-launched Hsiung Feng 3 could boost Taiwan’s anti-ship missile capacity and kill zones.
4th March 2025
The down-selection of both the aircraft comes amid maritime tensions in the region.
4th October 2024
The adapted SPYDER system extends the reach and lethality of the air defence coverage of army units in their area of operations.
24th September 2024
The Southeast Asian country’s air force is broadening the warfighting mission sets of its FA-50PH by shifting focus towards offensive counter air, defensive counter air and ground attack missions.