Singapore expects first upgraded F-16 jets to fly next year But when will the upgrade program be complete? By: Mike Yeo February 18, 2020
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 February 14, 2020
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 February 14, 2020
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 February 13, 2020
Singapore to pilot enhanced Airbus tanker refuelling kit The flight test campaign for the improved aircraft, which Airbus calls the Smart MRTT, has already started and certification is targeted for 2021. By: Mike Yeo February 12, 2020
PACAF commander says tankers are ‘key,’ even as the Pentagon trims them from the 2021 budget Speaking to reporters at a media roundtable on the eve of the Singapore Airshow, Gen. Charles Brown, Jr. said more tankers and airlifters available to Pacific Air Forces was a “key aspect” to his command’s activities in the vast region. By: Mike Yeo February 11, 2020
Pacific missile defense radars nixed, MDA to study sensor architecture in region MDA walks away from Pacific ballistic missile defense discrimination radar plans in favor of taking a new look at the sensor architecture protecting the region. By: Jen Judson February 11, 2020
There’s no shortage of threats in the Southeast Asian seas. So why aren’t residents buying maritime patrol aircraft? Despite the myriad challenges, Southeast Asian nations have not actively pursued maritime patrol aircraft. By: Mike Yeo February 11, 2020