Tag: Saab
Indonesian Navy cranks up its frigate inventory
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) is receiving a boost to its upper-end capabilities as it inducts two new classes of frigates. Beginning the charge, the...
Thailand formally announces Gripen buy
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially announced its decision to procure the Saab Gripen E/F. This decision, unveiled during a press conference...
Australian defence programmes
As a middle power with just 27 million inhabitants, Australia has quite an impressively equipped military. Its 2024/25 defence budget allocated a record A$55.7...
Singapore cuts steel for second MRCV
Singapore shipbuilder ST Engineering Marine has cut steel for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) on 24 April, the...
Rapid Exit: Evolving Ejection Seats
As aircraft designs evolve, so must the means of saving the pilot when the aircraft is lost. Ejection seats for pilots and aircrew were pioneered...
LVC Training Moves Closer to Supporting Op-Tempo Requirements
Australia becoming Indo-Pacific standard for military live, virtual and constructive training. Military training has taken on new urgency as the Indo-Pacific region reacts to sterner...
Saab brings new radar technology to monitor coastlines
Saab has stolen a march on its opposition by launching a new phased-array radar for coastal surveillance. Such land-based radars are typically rotating types,...
Managing the Cost of Australia’s Defence
Australian defence budget is at a record high, but how that money will be spent, and on what, still provides challenges. Australia announced its 2024/25...
Saab expands scope of Singapore MoU to include underwater technologies
Swedish defence prime Saab has inked an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s state-run Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to deepen collaboration...
US approves South Korea E-7 AEW&C
The US State Department has approved possible sales of the Boeing E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft to South Korea under the...