Singapore Airshow

Singapore expects first upgraded F-16 jets to fly next year

But when will the upgrade program be complete?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

How the F-35 could be a game-changer for Singapore

What would change for Singapore if it purchases the stealthy fighter jet? And where will it train the pilots?

By Mike Yeo

Canada threatens to stop helicopter deliveries if Philippines misuses aircraft

Canada is reviewing the sale of 16 helicopters to the Philippine Air Force after concerns were raised about human rights abuses in the Southeast Asian country.

By David Pugliese

Putting the Asian fighter market in perspective

Regional tensions, historical grievances, superpower rivalries, and ongoing territorial and resource access disputes all motivate Asian air services to bolster their air power capabilities.

By Richard Aboulafia

Images reveal progress on Japan’s C-2 intelligence-gathering variant

The test bed of Japan’s intelligence gathering version of the Kawasaki C-2 airlifter has broken cover, with photographs emerging of the aircraft undergoing taxi tests.

By Mike Yeo

Chinese firm shows off two drones in a first for Singapore Airshow

Both the Wing Loong and the larger Wing Loong II were on display, along with a suite of mock-up weapons for potential customers to view.

By Mike Yeo

US looks to increase weapons exports to Vietnam, decrease Russian influence

The U.S. State Department wants to see Vietnam distance itself from Russian arms deals and buy more weapons from the United States, but experts say the cost and complication of American-made technologies could make that transition hard fought.

By Valerie Insinna

Embraer to sell six KC-390s to defense services company

Embraer moves closer to another contract for its KC-390 multimission transport aircraft, signing a letter of intent with aviation services company SkyTech for up to six aircraft.

By Valerie Insinna

Here’s what’s on display at the Singapore Airshow

Defense News brings you images of platforms that companies and countries are showing off to attendees of the Singapore Airshow.

By Mike Yeo

Top US Air Force general hopes to increase Asia’s interest in light-attack aircraft

The Asia-Pacific regions has shown little interest in the U.S. Air Force's light-attack experiment so far, but its chief of staff wants to change that.

By Valerie Insinna

Philippines orders 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters under modernization plan

The Bell 412EPI helicopter is fully configured for a variety of missions such as disaster relief, search and rescue, passenger transport and utility transport.

By Mike Yeo

Singapore touts improved software on newly received Seahawk helos

Singapore has taken delivery of two Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk naval helicopters and has one on display at the ongoing Singapore Airshow.

By Mike Yeo

Singapore Airshow

But when will the upgrade program be complete?

The head of Singapore's Air Force also revealed where the first four F-35Bs would be located for initial training and testing.

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.

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.

The flight test campaign for the improved aircraft, which Airbus calls the Smart MRTT, has already started and certification is targeted for 2021.

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Mike Yeo and Jeff Martin discuss the news at the 2020 Singapore Airshow--and the impact the coronavirus had on the event.

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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.

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.

Despite the myriad challenges, Southeast Asian nations have not actively pursued maritime patrol aircraft.

What would change for Singapore if it purchases the stealthy fighter jet? And where will it train the pilots?

Canada is reviewing the sale of 16 helicopters to the Philippine Air Force after concerns were raised about human rights abuses in the Southeast Asian country.

Regional tensions, historical grievances, superpower rivalries, and ongoing territorial and resource access disputes all motivate Asian air services to bolster their air power capabilities.

The test bed of Japan’s intelligence gathering version of the Kawasaki C-2 airlifter has broken cover, with photographs emerging of the aircraft undergoing taxi tests.

Both the Wing Loong and the larger Wing Loong II were on display, along with a suite of mock-up weapons for potential customers to view.

The U.S. State Department wants to see Vietnam distance itself from Russian arms deals and buy more weapons from the United States, but experts say the cost and complication of American-made technologies could make that transition hard fought.

Embraer moves closer to another contract for its KC-390 multimission transport aircraft, signing a letter of intent with aviation services company SkyTech for up to six aircraft.

Defense News brings you images of platforms that companies and countries are showing off to attendees of the Singapore Airshow.

The Asia-Pacific regions has shown little interest in the U.S. Air Force's light-attack experiment so far, but its chief of staff wants to change that.

The Bell 412EPI helicopter is fully configured for a variety of missions such as disaster relief, search and rescue, passenger transport and utility transport.

Singapore has taken delivery of two Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk naval helicopters and has one on display at the ongoing Singapore Airshow.

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