• Naval Warfare

  Japan proceeds with modified Mogami-class frigate for maritime self-defence force

  31st August 2023

  Instead of producing 22 Mogami-class frigates, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) will transition to an improved design around halfway through the programme.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: ADSB in talks with Indo-Pacific countries for potential ship deals

  4th May 2023

  The UAE's Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) is in talks with regional players, including Malaysia and Indonesia, for potential ship deals.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: Israel Shipyards courts interest in OPV S-45 and S-80 Corvette

  3rd May 2023

  Earlier this year, Israel Shipyards delivered the first OPV S-45 to Côte d'Ivoire, making port calls along the way where potential customers got a chance to see the ship in person.

• Naval Warfare

  Australian navy receives final Bluebottle USV

  13th June 2023

  Australia's navy now has in its hands all five USVs that it ordered from a Sydney innovator and manufacturer.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: Rafael offers ships laser air defence capability with Naval Iron Beam development

  2nd May 2023

  Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is working to navalise the Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon giving ships another option to defeat incoming threats.

• Naval Warfare

  Philippine frigates progressively advance operational capability

  9th May 2023

  A couple of years into their service, the Philippine Navy continues to improve and test its two South Korean-built frigates.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: Italian PPA makes IMDEX debut

  2nd May 2023

  At IMDEX Asia 2023 in Singapore, the Italian Navy Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA) class ship Francesco Morosini made its show debut.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: Fincantieri seeks to satisfy conditions for Indonesian FREMM frigate deal

  5th May 2023

  Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is continuing to work with Indonesia to satisfy the conditions for a FREMM frigate contract to enter into effect.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: Indonesia launches new presidential ship Bung Karno

  3rd May 2023

  In April, the Indonesian Navy launched its latest corvette, Bung Karno, with a ceremony at PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati in Batam.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: Mogami-class frigate calls on Singapore

  3rd May 2023

  The Japanese Mogami class has made its first overseas appearance at a defence exhibition with JS Kumano at IMDEX 2023.

• Digital Battlespace

  Elettronica puts the spotlight on EW at IMDEX

  4th May 2023

  At IMDEX Asia 2023 in Singapore, Italy’s Elettronica spotlighted its new-generation distributed electronic warfare (EW) solutions.

• Naval Warfare

  UPDATED: France’s Naval Group hunts Indonesian and Philippine submarine deals

  19th May 2023

  French shipbuilder Naval Group is on the hunt for new potential submarine deals, including opportunities in Indonesia – which is looking for new boats – and in the Philippines, where Manilla seeks to generate a new subsurface capability.

• Digital Battlespace

  Controp showcases electro-optical and artificial intelligence tech at IMDEX

  3rd May 2023

  At IMDEX Asia 2023, Controp showcased advanced electro-optical (EO) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology for maritime, coastal surveillance and counter-UAS applications.

• Naval Warfare

  Anschütz showcases mine countermeasure system for Indonesian Navy at IMDEX

  2nd May 2023

  Anschütz is showcasing a mine countermeasure (MCM) suite designed and developed for the Indonesian Navy at IMDEX Asia 2023 in Singapore.

• 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.

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 ...

• 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 ...

• Land: coastal surveillance radars

  ELM-2270

  The ELM-2270 over-the-horizon, long-range, high-frequency coastal surveillance radar monitors activity within an EEZ by employing HF surface-wave propagation to detect sea surface targets and low-flying ...

• 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 ...

• 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. 

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Frigates

  Crossover 139 Fast Combatant

  Damen revealed its Crossover 139 vessel, suiting the requirement for the Republic of Singapore Navy's future Multi-Role Combat Vessel, at IMEDEX Asia 2019. The requirement ...

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

  Blowfish A1/A2/A3

  The Blowfish is a rotary-wing UAV produced by Ziyan UAS. There are three variants of the Blowfish in production: Blowfish A1, Blowfish A2 and Blowfish A3. ...

• Frigates

  Formidable Class

  The Formidable-class consists of six multi-mission stealth frigates in service with the Republic of Singapore Navy jointly built by Naval Group and ST Engineering. The ...