DefenceTalkSingapore: Singapore plans to buy four US-made F-35 jet fighters — one of the most advanced warplanes ever built — to update its ageing current fleet, the defence minister said Friday. The city-state, which has one of Asia’s best-equipped militaries, announced in January it had opted for the Lockheed Martin jets over rivals from Europe […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-to-buy-four-f-35s-with-option-for-eight-more-72166/

DefenceTalkSingapore’s Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen has announced on social media that upon completion of a technical evaluation by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), the Lockheed Martin F-35 has been selected as the next-generation fighter successor to the existing fleet of F-16s. The announcement made on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-identifies-f-35-as-long-term-fighter-solution-72065/

DefenceTalkHundreds of hackers have targeted Singapore’s defence ministry — but the attacks were at the government’s invitation in an unusual attempt to strengthen cybersecurity. Authorities said Wednesday they had paid out US$14,750 in prize money to the best of the 264 so-called “white hat” hackers — specialists who seek to break into networks to check […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-invites-cyberattacks-to-strengthen-defences-71498/

DefenceTalkMinister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the commissioning ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base today. The commissioning of RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity marks a significant milestone in the RSN’s continued transformation to strengthen […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-commissions-two-new-littoral-mission-vessels-70806/

DefenceTalkThe Singapore Ministry of Defence said no classified information was stolen because it is housed on a separate system that is not connected to the internet The personal data of 850 Singaporean national servicemen has been stolen after a “targeted and carefully planned” cyber attack on a Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) system that provides internet […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-defence-ministry-reports-cyber-breach-69330/

DefenceTalkThe Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has acquired a suite of protected vehicles for the motorized infantry forces. Called the Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV), the new vehicles will provide our motorized infantry combat support and combat service support forces with improved firepower, protection and situational awareness to enhance their survivability. The PCSV will be commissioned […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-inducts-new-protected-combat-support-68618/

DefenceTalkThe Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Littoral Mission Vessel, Sovereignty, was launched by Mrs Teo Chee Hean, wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Mr Teo Chee Hean, at the Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine)’s Benoi Yard today. Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Mr Teo Chee […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-navy-launches-second-littoral-mission-vessel-67274/

DefenceTalkTwo years since the public unveiling of Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics Multirole Combat Rifle line of compact, accessory-ready assault rifles, Jay (my photographer) and I have gotten a hold of some news from ST Kinetics at the Singapore Airshow 2016. The first thing that we noticed upon arriving at the ST Engineering (ST Kinetics’ parent […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-airshow-2016-st-kinetics-booths-66783/

DefenceTalkThe United States has deployed a P-8 Poseidon spy plane in Singapore for the first time ever, both countries said, amid simmering regional tensions over Beijing’s island-building in the disputed South China Sea. China is locked in a territorial dispute with four Southeast Asian countries — including Washington allies Vietnam and the Philippines — and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-deploys-p-8-poseidon-spy-plane-in-singapore-amid-south-china-sea-row-66015/

DefenceTalkMinister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the launching ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s first Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Independence, at the Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine)’s Benoi shipyard today. The LMV was launched by Mrs Ivy Ng, wife of Dr Ng. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Ng highlighted that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-navy-launches-first-littoral-ship-64795/