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Naval Warfare
Long-delayed polar icebreaker programme gets cash and impetus boost
1st April 2025
The US Government has awarded a significant contract to move along its Polar Security Cutter programme.
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Naval Warfare
Defence Insight Briefs: Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
14th April 2025
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
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Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2025: First of UAE Navy’s four Falaj-3 OPVs commissioned
21st February 2025
The vessels were first discussed a full ten years before the commissioning ceremony, and three more are due within the next three years.
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Air Warfare
Trump offers F-35 to India, as US pledges to boost military sales by “billions”
14th February 2025
US President Donald Trump disclosed in a joint press conference with India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, that the US would look for opportunities to supply Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft to India as the country looks to modernise its fleet.
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Land Warfare
Germany places $342 million for Rheinmetall logistics trucks
21st January 2025
The trucks are being ordered within a framework agreement concluded in July 2024 which covers the delivery of up to 6,500 trucks worth up to €3.5 billion (US$3.6 billion).
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Naval Warfare
Singapore decommissions last two Challenger-class submarines
27th November 2024
RSS Conqueror and RSS Chieftain were retired on 25 November, marking the end of the first era of Singaporean submarines.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin “bullish” on future of its F-16 programme
10th March 2025
The company foresees demand for around 300 Block 70/72 F-16s from customers across the globe and is targeting around a 23 to 26 aircraft delivery total for 2025.
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Naval Warfare
Saab and Singapore DSTA expand their understanding on undersea defence
22nd November 2024
The organisations have broadened the remit of an existing MoU to help boost underwater defence innovation.
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Land Warfare
Kazakhstan to build new 8x8s based on Singapore’s Terrex
11th December 2024
Singapore’s ST Engineering will help Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering set up in-country production capability and provide technical support.
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Air Warfare
Japan approved for $3.6 billion AMRAAM purchase
3rd January 2025
The request is for up to 1,200 Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120 (D-3/C-8) Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), along with ancillary equipment and services.
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Land Warfare
Australia and Singapore open expanded training area in Queensland
15th November 2024
Australia and Singapore have expanded Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA), adding advanced facilities and technologies to support larger, longer joint military exercises under their ongoing strategic partnership.
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Land Warfare
NZ begins modernisation of its tactical vehicle fleet
23rd December 2024
VAMTAC vehicles are expected to replace one-quarter of New Zealand’s Pinzgauers and Unimogs.
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Air Warfare
Japan and South Korea upgrade F-15 fighters to keep them relevant
24th December 2024
Japan and South Korea plan major enhancements to their F-15 programmes.
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Land Warfare
Singapore enhances air defence coverage for army forces in the field
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.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore commissions first pair of Type 218SG submarines
26th September 2024
Built by tkMS in Germany, Singapore’s Invincible-class Type 218SG submarines have a submerged weight of 2,200 tons and measure 70m.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Invincible Class (Type 218SG) (5-6) [Singapore]
In March 2025, the Singapore Ministry of Defence (Mindef) announced it would acquire two more submarines to complement its four Type 218SG Invincible-class submarines. Speaking to ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Invincible Class (Type 218SG) (5-6) [Singapore]
In March 2025, the Singapore Ministry of Defence (Mindef) announced it would acquire two more submarines to complement its four Type 218SG Invincible-class submarines. Speaking to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Ship-Bourne VTOL UAV [Singapore]
Background Multi-Role Combat Vessel The Republic of Singapore Navy will retire its six Victory-class corvettes and replace them with a new platform, the Multi-Role Combat ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Invincible Class (Type 218SG) (5-6) [Singapore]
Programme Background Timeline In March 2025, the Singapore Ministry of Defence (Mindef) announced it would acquire two more submarines to complement its four Types 218SG Invincible-class ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Parrot Anafi (Singapore)
Programme Background On 7 February 2022, the Singapore Army posted photographs on Facebook that showed the Anafi UAV used as training devices in a five-day ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 [Singapore]
Background Replacement Ahead of the Singapore Airshow 2024, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) outgoing chief, Major General Kelvin Khong, stated that the service would replace ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Orbiter 4 [Singapore]
Background Contract Announcement Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced the acquisition during the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) Committee of Supply debate on 2 March 2022. Following this, ...
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Maritime patrol
Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Singapore]
Programme Background Deployed from Changi West airbase, and jointly operated by the RSAF and Republic of Singapore Navy, the ageing Fokker 50 fleet is primarily ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Heron Mk 1 Replacement [Singapore]
Background Drone Replacement Ahead of the Singapore Airshow 2024, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) outgoing chief, Major General Kelvin Khong, stated that the ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Landing Ship Tank Replacement [Singapore]
Singapore needs to replace its four in-service Endurance-class ships, which will be retired in the late 2020s. The country has already announced the intention to replace ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
TITAN [Singapore]
Programme Background Singapore currently operates 135 Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV) procured in the early 2000s. The Terrex s5 is the latest model in the ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F Chinook (Singapore)
Programme Background In July 2020, photos have emerged on the internet of the first Boeing CH-47F Chinook destined for the Republic of Singapore Air Force ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Vesper [Singapore]
Programme Background On 6 September 2024, the Singapore Army announced on Facebook that it had introduced the Vesper into service. The social media post confirmed ...
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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 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Singapore BWC
The Singapore Basic Wings Course (BWC) is a 20-year service contract awarded to Lockheed Martin in November 2006 to provide the Republic of Singapore Air ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Veloce-15
The ST Engineering Veloce-15 (V-15) is a hybrid fixed-wing UAV with four rotors for vertical lift and a tail-mounted two-bladed pusher propeller for horizontal propulsion. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Veloce-60
The Veloce-60 was a fixed-wing UAV first displayed by ST Engineering at Singapore Airshow 2020. It had VTOL capabilities with a rear-mounted piston engine to power a ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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Minehunters
Bedok/Koster/Landsort Class (MCMV 47)
These classes started life as Landsort-class minehunters, manufactured by Karlskronavavert, a subsidiary of Kockums. Some seven of the Landsort class were manufactured for the Swedish ...
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Land: battle management systems
ARTEMIS BMS
The Army Tactical Engagement and Information System (ARTEMIS) is a battle management system in service with the Singapore Army. Designed for applications between the Platoon ...
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Submarine-launched torpedoes
Torped 613/617
The Torped 613 is a heavyweight torpedo used by the Swedish Navy submarines. Torped 617 is the export version of the torpedo utilized by the ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
All-in-Small
The All-in-Small is a Self-Protection System (SPS) manufactured by Elbit Systems and designed for use in military and commercial fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. It is marketed as ...
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Corvettes
Victory Class
The Republic of Singapore Navy's Victory-class corvettes have been in service for almost a quarter of a century and in 2009, a life-extension programme for ...
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AEW&C
Global 550 CAEW
The G550 CAEW aircraft is a Gulfstream G550 adapted for AEW&C;, EW and ISTAR missions in Australia, Israel, Italy, Singapore and the US. The base platform is ...
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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 ...
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Patrol boats
Independence Class (LMV)
The Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMV) have been built for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) to replace the ageing Fearless-class patrol ships. Eight vessels have ...
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Air: air combat simulators
M-346 GBTS
CAE is the preferred simulation provider for the Leonardo Aircraft M-346 advanced jet trainer and is currently developing a range of training systems for customers ...