• Defence Notes

  Can the US get a foot in Vietnam’s door?

  25th July 2017

  The China-Vietnam relationship might be less complicated than Washington would wish, despite Beijing’s recent threat to use force against Hanoi to stop drilling in the …

• Naval Warfare

  Will Singapore inject Sea Venom?

  7th June 2017

  Singapore has expressed interest in a lightweight shore-based anti-ship missile system, with industry sources attending IMDEX and the Shangri-La Dialogue confirming that the island’s military was considering …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  IMDEX Asia: Chinese USVs are working SCS

  22nd May 2017

  A new Chinese unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was unveiled by the Zhuhai-based Yunzhou Intelligence Technology at IMDEX Asia 2017 in Singapore. A large scale model …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  IMDEX Asia: China promotes armed UAVs

  22nd May 2017

  The Ziyan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company, based in Zhuhai, China, promoted three new rotorcraft UAVs at IMDEX Asia 2017 in Singapore. Only one of the …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Three

  18th May 2017

  The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Week in focus (video)

  18th May 2017

  Tim Fish, editor of Land Warfare International and Digital Battlespace reviews the IMDEX Asia exhibition in Singapore highlighting the main stories and trends across the …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Garden Reach targets OPV exports (video)

  18th May 2017

  Historically associated with shipbuilding programmes for the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) is eyeing the international OPV market for potentially lucrative exports. …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Curtiss Wright secures and traverses at IMDEX

  18th May 2017

  Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions has had recent success with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and is promoting its ship-borne helicopter handling systems at this year’s …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: NDU shows spare RHIB

  19th May 2017

  As part of a static display at IMDEX Asia, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) showed a new type of RHIB. The craft in question is built …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two

  17th May 2017

  The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Teledyne showcases new mine sensor capabilities (video)

  17th May 2017

  Teledyne Reynolds showcased new technologies that can be integrated into sea mines, such as the Manta, to provide enhanced sensor capabilities and add new roles …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One

  16th May 2017

  The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Regional analysis (video)

  16th May 2017

  Ahead of the start of IMDEX Asia 2017 Shephard Media's Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur provides a maritime security overview of the region, addressing the …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: IAI Elta goes over the horizon

  19th May 2017

  Elta Systems, which is under the Israel Aerospace Industries umbrella, is promoting its new HF, over-the-horizon (OTH) radar at IMDEX Asia. The ELM-2270 radar provides …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Firing up Protector for Asia

  16th May 2017

  A highlight for Rafael at IMDEX Asia 2017 is a new Spike missile mission module for its Protector USV, with the Israeli company announcing in …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Amphibious assault ships, Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Landing Ship Tank Replacement [Singapore]

  Programme Background Requirements Singapore needs to replace its four in-service Endurance-class ships, which will be retired in the late 2020s. In 2014, Singapore announced the ...

• 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 ...

• OPVs

  Missile Boats Procurement [Kuwait]

  Programme Background Requirements As of 2023, the Kuwait Navy has an ageing fleet of one FPB 57, one TNC-45, and eight Um Al Maradim-class missile ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Submarine Procurement (1-2) [Indonesia]

  Programme Background Requirements The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) have for some time expressed aspirations for a large submarine fleet, with reports over the last 15 years ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...

• Frigates

  FREMM Frigate Acquisition [Indonesia]

  Programme Background Indonesia was due to order a total of six SIGMA 10514 guided missile frigates, but only two have ever materialised. It was expected ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Infiltrator

  The Infiltrator UAV is produced by Ziyan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company. It has been designed with the same configuration as a standard helicopter and can ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  ZH-1100 CDO Military Air Channelled Hull II

  The Zodiac Hurricane MACH II (Military Air Channeled Hull II) was created to offer a high-speed, fully versatile boat that can be used in all ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Vard 7 510 LST

  Candian shipbuilder Vard Marine, part of Fincantieri, is offering the Vard 7 510 LST. The landing ship and logistics vessel has been designed for the ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Ranger

  The Ranger is a rotary-wing UAV produced by Ziyan UAV Company. It has been designed for surveillance use, including tactical, paramilitary and commercial missions. 

• Amphibious assault ships

  Endurance 170 LHD

  At IMDEX Asia 2017, ST Engineering Marine unveiled the Endurance-170 LHD design. Developed out of the Endurance-160, the ship can operate as a multipurpose command and support ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  iSea-20HD

  Unveiled at IMDEX Asia in 2027, the iSea-20HD is a compact, lightweight Day/Night observation system designed for maritime environments.  It includes a high-resolution thermal camera with ...

• Land: coastal surveillance radars, Sea: coastal surveillance radar

  MACOS

  MACOS is a coastal surveillance radar designed by PLATH. It is designed for sea surveillance, search and rescue operations, and naval unit support. According to ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  OPV 45

  The OPV 45 design was launched at IMDEX Asia in Singapore in May 2019. It is designed to be a low-cost multirole vessel that sits between ...

• Sea: naval fire control radar, Sea: naval surveillance radar

  Variant

  Variant is a two-dimensional naval surveillance and fire control radar manufactured by Thales. It is marketed as a multi-mission radar intended to operate within blue ...

• Sea: coastal surveillance radar, Sea: naval surveillance radar

  MFRAD

  The MFRAD is a three-dimensional surface and air surveillance radar manufactured by Gem Elettronica. It is aimed at shipborne and coastal applications. It is designed ...

• Corvettes

  Saab Next-Generation Corvette

  Saab is currently in the process of designing a next-generation corvette intended to replace the stealthy Visby-class. The project is in its 'pre-studies' phase, but early ...

• Land: coastal surveillance radars

  ELM-2270

  The ELM-2270 is an over-the-horizon, long-range coastal surveillance radar manufactured by Elta Systems in Israel. It is designed to monitor activity within an EEZ by ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Vard 7 313 MPLV

  Candian shipbuilder Vard Marine, part of Fincantieri, is offering the Vard 7 313 MultiPurpose Logistics Vessel (MPLV). The vessel has primarily been designed as a ...

• Corvettes

  Sa'ar S-72/72 Class

  The Sa'ar S-72/72 is another variant of Israel Shipyards' popular Sa'ar-class fast-attack vessels. Marketed as the most advanced and cost-effective missile corvette available, the class ...

• Corvettes

  Vanguard 130

  The Vanguard 130 is part of ST Engineering's Vanguard series of modular naval ships. The Vanguard 130 multirole combatant concept has been optimised for unmanned ...