DefenceTalkIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Tuesday unveiled the newest “Super Heron” drone at the Singapore Air Show, an aircraft that “redefines” Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial systems, said in a statement of IAI. The newest drone features a heavy fuel engine and a propulsion system that enable it to operate at an altitude of 30,000 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-unveils-super-heron-male-drone-58802/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress January 13 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for an upgrade of F-16 Block 52 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.43 billion. The Government of Singapore has requested an upgrade of 60 F-16C/D/D+ aircraft. The upgrades will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-plans-f-16-block-52-upgrade-50112/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Oct. 25 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $96 million. The Government of Singapore has requested a possible sale of 88 Unitary High Explosive (HE) Guided […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-requests-guided-multiple-launch-rocket-system-49520/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore of 6 AN/TPQ-53 (V) Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar Systems and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $179 million. The Government of Singapore has requested a possible sale of 6 AN/TPQ-53 (V) Counterfire Target […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-to-buy-antpq-53-counterfire-acquisition-radar-systems-49333/

DefenceTalkSingapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen has announced the acquisition of MBDA Aster 30 medium-range air-defense missiles in a reply to a question in Parliament. The Aster will eplace the I-Hawks currently in service. The statement also described how the Aster 30s would fit into the island-state’s layered air defense. Ng also said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-to-buy-aster-30-missiles-upgrade-f-16-fighters-49076/

DefenceTalkThe Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN’s) second Archer-class submarine, RSS Swordsman, was declared fully operational in a commissioning ceremony at Changi Naval Base on 30 Apr. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who officiated the ceremony, presented the commissioning warrant to the Commanding Officer of RSS Swordsman, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Loh Mun […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-commissions-second-submarine-47671/

DefenceTalkBERGEN, Germany: One-up, two-up, echelon left, echelon right and bounding-over-watch. These are fighting formations that the 48th Battalion, Singapore Armored Regiment (48 SAR) has executed with Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) at Exercise Panzer Strike in Germany. Held on the undulating plains of Bergen-NATO training area – whose live-firing ranges provide three times the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-armor-trains-in-germany-47562/