• 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.

• Air Warfare

  First Lot 1 production F-15EX set for tests at Eglin

  12th March 2021

  F-15EX will be a ‘key element of our tactical fighter fleet’, says USAF; two out of eight Lot 1 aircraft will be delivered by end of April 2021.

• Military Logistics

  Chantier and OSI team up on Canadian icebreaker programme

  26th February 2021

  Canadian shipyard says it is ready to get to work immediately.

• Training

  Red Hawk full-rate production begins for Boeing

  24th February 2021

  The USAF wants an initial 351 T-7A Red Hawks to replace the T-38C Talon.

• 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.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Udar evolves with no destination in sight

  3rd March 2021

  What is the next step for the Udar combat UGV, after it has already undergone two redesigns in its short lifetime?

• Training

  Australia invests in armour training

  8th February 2021

  A new simulation centre for armoured vehicles will enable the Australian Army to train with upgraded and new platforms.

• Land Warfare

  PLA modernises its artillery inventory

  12th February 2021

  Tube artillery, rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers - all are being modernised in China's army to gain mobility, speed and precision and replace old stock.

• Air Warfare

  F-15EX takes to the skies

  4th February 2021

  Boeing is initially providing eight F-15EX fighters to the USAF.

• Digital Battlespace

  Germany to receive VSAT terminals

  26th January 2021

  Deal for NSSLGlobal follows long-term framework agreement in 2020.

• Air Warfare

  Boeing receives FMS modification for Kuwaiti Super Hornets

  6th January 2021

  ​Latest contract covers integrated logistics support for fleet of single-seat and twin-seat aircraft.

• Air Warfare

  Georgia eyes domestic production of UAVs and Su-25s

  19th January 2021

  While the Georgian MoD has made clear its ambitions, realising them may prove more complicated.

• Air Warfare

  Boeing receives new support contract for Saudi F-15 conversion programme

  5th January 2021

  Work is scheduled for completion by December 2022.

• Land Warfare

  OMFV inches towards five-way contest

  11th December 2020

  Industry holds its breath for Phase 2 RfP (specifically for digital designs) on 18 December

• 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.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Land 400 Phase 2 - Boxer CRV [Australia]

  Programme Background History The Land 400 Phase 2 programme will procure a replacement for the ASLAV, a derivative of the General Dynamics Land Systems Light Armoured Vehicle ...

• Frigates

  Multi-Role Combat Vessels (1-6) [Singapore]

  Programme Background Requirements Singapore is planning to replace its current ageing Victory-class corvettes, which are due to leave service in 2025, with an equal number of ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | LPD Procurement [Thailand]

  As of 2025, the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) operates the Type 071E landing platform dock (LPD), HTMS Chang, and the HTMS Angthong, built by ST ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | LPD Procurement [Thailand]

  As of 2025, the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) operates the Type 071E landing platform dock (LPD), HTMS Chang, and the HTMS Angthong, built by ST ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multi-Purpose Vessels [Canada]

  Canada launched a programme aimed at replacing up to three classes of ageing ships with one class of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs). The MPVs will be icebreaking ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multi-Purpose Vessels [Canada]

  Canada launched a programme aimed at replacing up to three classes of ageing ships with one class of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs). The MPVs will be icebreaking ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Program Icebreakers [Canada]

  Ottawa aims to replace the heavy and medium icebreakers of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that operate in Atlantic Canada, the St. Lawrence waterways, the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Program Icebreakers [Canada]

  Ottawa aims to replace the heavy and medium icebreakers of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that operate in Atlantic Canada, the St. Lawrence waterways, the ...

• Minehunters

  Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (11-30)

  Programme Background The Alexandrit class (Project 12700) vessels are currently under construction for the Russian Navy. The Project 12700 mine countermeasures vessels have been designed ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Ship-Bourne VTOL UAV [Singapore]

  Programme Background Multi-Role Combat Vessel  The Republic of Singapore Navy will retire its class of six Victory-class corvettes and replace them with a new platform ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) Programme [Canada]

  Programme Background Canada currently operates the BV206. It is used by the Canadian Army's Immediate Reaction Units in winter and arctic conditions all year round. Given ...

• Fighter - naval

  F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (Kuwait)

  The sale of the F/A- l8E/F Super Hornet aircraft will improve Kuwait's capability to meet current and future warfare threats. The jets will supplement and ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (11-30)

  The Alexandrit class (Project 12700) is planned to consist of 30 mine countermeasures vessels for the Russian Navy by 2050. Being built by Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard, ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (11-30)

  The Alexandrit class (Project 12700) is planned to consist of 30 mine countermeasures vessels for the Russian Navy by 2050. Being built by Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard, ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Polar Icebreakers (1-2) [Canada]

  It was announced in May 2021 that Canada is moving forward with its procurement of Polar Icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. Rather than one ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bronco

  ST Kinetics unveiled its twin-chassis Bronco All-Terrain Tracked Carrier, developed to meet the needs of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), in 2000. The Bronco’s low ...

• Land: soldier modernisation systems - national programmes

  ACMS

  ST Electronics is supplying the Advanced Combat Man System (ACMS) to the Singapore Armed Forces. The basic system is already in service with three battalions, ...

• Military vehicle engines

  6V-92TA

  The 6V-92TA is a two stroke, six cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. The engine generates 475hp but is also capable of reaching up to 550hp.

• Self-propelled mortars

  120mm SRAMS

  ST Kinetics began development of the 120mm Super Rapid Advanced Mortar System (SRAMS) as a private venture in 1999 and a prototype was first shown ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Amphibious Armoured Personnel Carrier

  Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTI) displayed the prototype of the 8x8 Amphibious Armoured Personnel Carrier (AAPC) it is developing for the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bronco 3

  ST Kinetics launched its twin-chassis Bronco New-Generation All-Terrain Tracked Carrier in early 2012 (now known as Bronco 3). The vehicle builds on the experience of ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Black Widow Spider

  Thailand's state-owned Defence Technology Institute displayed a prototype of the 8x8 Black Widow Spider armoured fighting vehicle during the Defence & Security show in 2015 ...

• Armoured engineer vehicles

  Bionix AVLB

  ST Kinetics developed the Bionix Armoured Vehicle-Launched Bridge (AVLB) based on the chassis of the Bionix APC, to meet the requirements of the Singapore Armed ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Primus

  The Primus 155mm/39cal tracked SP artillery system is the result of a six-year development effort between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the Singapore Defence Science ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Hunter

  ST Engineering began the development of the tracked Next-Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV) in 2006 as a replacement for the Singapore Army's fleet of approximately ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Terrex

  ST Kinetics first displayed a prototype of the 8x8 Terrex in September 2001. Initially known as AV-81, the Terrex utilised conventional coil spring shock absorbers, ...

• Armoured engineer vehicles

  Trailblazer

  ST Kinetics developed the Trailblazer counter-mine vehicle, based on the chassis of its Bionix APC, to meet the requirements of the Singapore Armed Forces. The ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Warthog

  The Warthog is based on the ST Kinetics Bronco all terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) and was developed to meet a UK MoD urgent operational requirement ...

• Heavy machine guns, Helicopter guns, Naval guns

  50MG

  The STK 50MG, formerly known as CIS 50MG, is a heavy machine gun developed and manufactured by ST Kinetics (formerly Chartered Industries of Singapore) in ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bionix

  The development of the tracked Bionix began in 1988 to replace the M113 in the service of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). ST Kinetics was also ...