Singapore is in line to get its first F-35 fighters later this year
Over 300 F-35s will be present in the Asia-Pacific region by 2030, according to manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
‘No strangers to drones’: Singapore eyes unmanned surge with Israeli tech
Israel's Aeronautics Group and Elbit Systems were center-stage at the static display of this year’s Singapore Airshow.
ST Engineering unveils new loitering munition, assault rifle family
The new tactical loitering munition from Singapore’s best-known defense company should be ready for production in early 2027.
Saab floats Gripen production hub in Canada, if Ottawa were willing
The statement is the latest effort by Saab in sweetening the pot for Canada to give the Swedish company a slice of its fighter jet business.
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ST Engineering unveils new loitering munition, assault rifle family
The new tactical loitering munition from Singapore’s best-known defense company should be ready for production in early 2027.
Saab floats Gripen production hub in Canada, if Ottawa were willing
The statement is the latest effort by Saab in sweetening the pot for Canada to give the Swedish company a slice of its fighter jet business.
Indonesia selects Italian M-346 trainer jet
The Asian country is thought to be eyeing an order of 24 M-346 jets to replace aging Hawk aircraft.
By Tom Kington
F-15 progresses in Asia, but without Indonesia
“In terms of our partnership with Indonesia, it’s no longer an active campaign for us,” a Boeing executive said Tuesday.
Singapore inks deal for ST Engineering’s Titan 8x8 vehicle
The 27-foot-long Terrex s5 can carry a 13-ton payload and accommodate 12 troops.
Russian arms makers vanish from Asia’s largest airshow
Experts say the absence reflects the country’s shrinking and increasingly concentrated arms-export industry.
Ukraine’s Gripen jets likely to come with long-reach Meteor missiles
Late last year, Ukraine and Sweden signed a letter of intent to export up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv, although no final deal has been concluded.
Taiwan’s Tron Future unveils AI-guided anti-armor rockets
Designed for unguided munitions, the device uses a variety of sensors and AI to instantly calculate and predict the projectile flight paths.
Honeywell, PTDI ink deal for Indonesia’s Black Hawk helicopter program
Honeywell is working with PTDI to provide technologies to elevate and sustain the aircraft.
Embraer sees strong demand for C-390 Millennium airlifter in Asia
Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.
Singapore expects first upgraded F-16 jets to fly next year
But when will the upgrade program be complete?
By Mike Yeo
F-35 gets thumbs up from Singapore’s air chief
The head of Singapore's Air Force also revealed where the first four F-35Bs would be located for initial training and testing.
By Mike Yeo
Singapore’s air chief: We’re happy with current fleet performing maritime security
Singapore is unlikely to pursue new airlift and maritime patrol aircraft in the short term, as its current platforms can meet those needs following capability upgrades, according to the country’s Air Force chief.
By Mike Yeo
Malaysia taps American fund to convert transport planes for maritime surveillance role
Malaysia will convert two Indonesian-built CN-235 transport aircraft into maritime patrol platforms using U.S. funding set aside for regional nations to improve maritime security, a top general confirmed.
By Mike Yeo
