Singapore Army fields newest armoured fighting vehicle
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The Singapore Army has begun fielding a new armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) called the Hunter. The Hunter is an Army’s first fully digitalised platform and is designed to provide Armoured forces with enhanced capabilities to operate more effectively and efficiently in various phases of military operations. The new AFV integrated with command, control, communications, and […]
New Singapore’s Chinook spotted at Boeing facility in Ridley Township
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The first CH-47F advanced multi-mission helicopter of the Republic of Singapore Air Force was spotted during test-flight at Boeing Chinook production facility in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania. The Scramble Magazine released some photos of the new Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) CH-47F, serial 88160 and registered N271GG (construction number M2071) that was spotted at Wilmington/New […]
U.S. confirms possible F-35 sale to Singapore
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The U.S. State Department on 9 January approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of F-35B Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) stealth aircraft to Singapore for approximately $2.750 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced in a news release the same day. The agency said Singapore requested to buy up to 12 F-35B STOVL […]
Singapore Army commissions new fully-digitalized armoured fighting vehicle
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The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has announced on 11 June that commissioned a new fully-digitalized tracked armoured fighting vehicle, called the Hunter. According to a statement, commissioned today by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, the Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) is the Singapore Army’s first fully-digitalized platform and will provide greater firepower, protection, […]
Singapore Army’s fighting vehicles took part in joint exercise with Indian T-90s
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Bionix tracked armoured fighting vehicles of the Singapore Armed Forces participated in the joint exercise with Indian Army’s T-90S third-generation battle tanks. According to a statement released by the Singapore Armed Forces, from 2 to 13 April, Singapore Army’s Armour warriors traversed the rocky plains of the Babina Field Firing Range in Central India as […]
Singapore’s modern armored fighting vehicle received new unmanned turret
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Singapore’s modern armored fighting vehicle, called the Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV), received new unmanned turret developed by the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Published by Mike Yeo reporter at his Twitter account on 1 March, the photograph shows the updated version of new Singaporean modern armored fighting vehicle. The improved version of NGAFV […]
Singapore’s Air Forces continue training in US
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PKL Services Inc. has been awarded a USD10 million as part of its Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract to continued F-15SG fighter aircraft maintenance and operations training for Singapore’s fighter training squadron based at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. On 6 July, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced that California-based PKL Services, Inc. has been awarded […]
First Airbus A330 MRTT for Republic of Singapore Air Force rolls out of paintshop
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The first A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) for the Republic of Singapore Air Force has rolled out of the paintshop. Plane spotter Andreas Zeitler (flying-wings.com) released pictures of the first A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT), on 17 February, which show the aircraft painted in Republic of Singapore Air Force livery. It is the first of the six […]
China promotes Y-9E transport aircraft for export
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China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation demonstrated an uprated version of Y-9E transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow. CATIC is displaying a model of the Shaanxi Y-9E it the Changi Exhibition Centre during the Singapore Airshow 2018. The four-engine transport is in service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, and is now being promoted to potential […]
Airbus: at the heart of Asia’s biggest aviation show
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Asia’s biggest aviation show opened today at the Changi Exhibition Centre, and Airbus is at the heart of it. The Singapore Airshow, held every two years, is where partnerships are forged and deals are sealed in the Asia-Pacific region. Airbus is the largest international exhibitor at the show, reflecting the company’s commitment to this part […]