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Training
US trains Japan on air operations centre planning
6th June 2023
Personnel from the USAF's 505th Training Squadron have assisted Japan in understanding air operations centre planning and building an instructor cadre.
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Air Warfare
Boeing kicks off US Air Force B-52 bomber radar upgrade
5th June 2023
The radar upgrade is part of the wider B-52 modernisation programme that aims to keep the Stratofortress in the air until 2050 and beyond.
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Training
Boeing ‘100% believes’ in T-7 jet despite critical GAO report and persisting programme delays
31st May 2023
Issues with the T-7A Red Hawk include risks of canopy fragmentation and high g-forces during ejection which have caused delays and require further design revisions. Boeing is working to address these concerns while emphasising the safety and performance improvements of the jet.
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Air Warfare
MQ-28 Ghost Bat ‘could fit the bill’ for UK's Loyal Wingman capability needs, says Boeing
26th May 2023
The affordability of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat will play a crucial role in determining its suitability for the UK's defence needs. With studies under way to determine the affordability threshold, discussions also focus on the contribution this capability could make to the domestic industrial base.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Unique challenges ahead for Singapore's new Navy chief
3rd May 2023
The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) new chief, RAdm Sean Wat, is set to put a string of naval ship projects into fruition as the service tackles a unique set of challenges looking ahead.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Singapore shares MRCV design details
3rd May 2023
Singapore's new Multi Role Combat Vessel is designed to be a 'mothership' for various types of uncrewed systems, the navy has revealed.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Trio of naval programmes bolster Singaporean naval capabilities
2nd May 2023
The Singaporean Navy will be bolstered over the next decade with programmes for three new classes of vessels, including multi-role combat vessels, multi-mission ships and new submarines.
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Land Warfare
Singapore drops Ultimax 100 light machine gun for US Colt IAR6940
27th April 2023
The Singapore Army has moved from a locally produced light machine gun to one imported from overseas.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
The Aardvark Group pushes UK manufacturing forward with indigenous autonomous UGVs
21st April 2023
Following 40 years in the defence industry, The Aardvark Group, best known for its mine clearance systems, is pushing UK manufacturing forward with continued development of its indigenous, autonomous UGVs, RANG-R and GEN2.
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Naval Warfare
Why the US Navy wants to sell two Littoral Combat Ships after less than ten years in service
19th April 2023
The proposed putting up for sale of the two Independence-class LCS will be followed by the disposal of four Freedom-class ships in 2025.
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Naval Warfare
Brunei receives a first ex-Singaporean patrol vessel
28th March 2023
Singapore has donated two of its former patrol vessels to Brunei, with the first being commissioned on 21 March.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore selects Saab and ST Engineering for Multi-Role Combat Vessel
28th March 2023
Singapore is proceeding with a new class of warship to replace its Victory-class corvettes.
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Air Warfare
Singapore at-sea deployment of F-35Bs can overcome airfield dependency
22nd March 2023
Singapore could potentially deploy F-35Bs from its Joint Multi-Mission Ship to overcome airfield dependency and improve air defence as part of its apparent new security strategy.
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Air Warfare
Singapore firms up option for eight more F-35Bs
8th March 2023
With Singapore confirming eight more F-35B fighters, it will eventually have a fleet of 12, plus the possibility of more being added later.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to cease Super Hornet production in 2025 unless Indian deal goes ahead
28th February 2023
Closing the Super Hornet and Growler production lines will allow Boeing to focus its resources on other ongoing and future defence programmes.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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Frigates
Multi-Role Combat Vessels [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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Lada Class (Project 677) (Boats 3-6)
Programme Background The Russian Federation Navy’s (RFN’s) new Lada-class (Project 677) SSKs started development in the late-1990s. It was designed by the Russian Rubin Design ...
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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 ...
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Minehunters
Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (1-11)
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 and ...
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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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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Hunter (Contracted)
Development of the Hunter began in 2006 and was assisted by Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA). At least five variants of the platform have been ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Hunter IFV (Forecast)
Development of the Hunter began in 2006 and was assisted by Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA). At least five variants of the platform have been ...
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Frigates
Admiral Gorshkov Class (Project 22350) (1 - 8)
Programme Background The Admiral Gorshkov-class is to consist of between 15 to 20 stealth frigates being built the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg for ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Bronco ATTC Replacement
It is unclear how many Bronco ATTCs have been produced for the SAF, with estimates ranging from between 600 to more than 1,000 vehicles. It ...
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Frigates
Admiral Gorshkov Class (Project 22350) (9 – 20)
Programme BackgroundThe Admiral Gorshkov class is to consist of between 15 to 20 stealth frigates being built the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg for ...
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OPVs
Offshore Patrol Vessels [Singapore]
Programme Background Timeline The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on 20 November 2023 that it had ordered four new Offshore Patrol Vessels based on ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Polar Icebreakers [Canada]
Programme Background Requirements Due to the growth in commercial shipping, the impacts of climate change and increased maritime activity in the Arctic, the Canadian Coast ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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.
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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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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 ...
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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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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) ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Belrex
The 4x4 Belrex Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV), introduced into service in November 2016, was developed by Singapore’s Defence Science Technology Agency and ST Kinetics ...