The Generation Game
The selection of the F-35 by US defence partners in Asia shows how seriously the perceived threat from China’s own fifth generation Chegdu J-20...
Analysing Singapore’s F-35B Acquisition
In January 2019, the United States approved the sale of up to 12 Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment and services...
Not yet War Of The Worlds
A UK consortium named Dragonfire is working towards initial laser demonstrations which will potentially culminate in a weaponised capability over the next ten years...
China heads into stormy waters
The global political landscape is changing faster than I can recall over the last 50 years. The inward looking “America first” attitude promoted by...
Singapore Keeps Its Spear Tip Sharp
The modernisation of Singapore’s armed forces
Singapore’s intent to maintain one of the most modern defence forces in Asia Pacific was once again emphasised when...
Frigates Stepping-Up
Modern frigates are now being equipped with greater capacity to deliver ‘high end’ force protection.
Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group (CSG)
The inaugural deployment in...
