Tag: MINDEF
Singapore’s frigates to get more bite
The Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN’s) principal surface warfare fleet of six Formidable-class frigates is set to receive mid-life upgrades after fifteen years of...
Singapore navy unveils new special operations craft, restructures elite diving unit
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is in the process of operationalising a new type of naval vessel amid a reorganisation of its Naval...
Malaysia moves on light combat aircraft/lead-in trainer acquisition
Malaysia's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on 22 June that it has released a tender to acquire Light Combat Aircraft/Fighter Lead-In-Trainers (LCA/FLIT) for the...
Singapore selects Arkansas for F-16 and F-35 training
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on 4 June that it has selected Ebbing Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to...
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...
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...
Singapore Selects F35
On 18 January 2019 the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MinDef) announced that its procurement agency, the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), had completed...
Singapore Defence Minister Hosts Chinese Counterpart During Airshow Week
Singapore’s Defence Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen will conduct talks with the Chinese Minister of National Defence General Chang Wanquan together with other ASEAN...
