The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is acquiring new capabilities and advanced next-generation platforms and remains a small but highly sophisticated and well-trained maritime force. As part of its submarine…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has marked a significant milestone in its fleet modernisation programme with the keel laying of its second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). The ceremony, held…

The United States State Department has formally approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore for up to four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and associated…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has taken a major step in modernising its mine warfare capabilities with a steel-cutting ceremony held at ST Engineering’s Gul Yard on 13 November…

In a strategic move signalling the region’s accelerating shift towards networked, unmanned maritime capabilities, Ministry of Defence Singapore (MINDEF) formally launched the first of a new class of multi-role combat…

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a contract with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) for the construction of two additional Type 218SG submarines. The agreement builds on the longstanding…

The Indian Navy is participating at the ongoing IMDEX with its Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette INS Kiltan, which is part of the warship display. “The visit is part of the Indian…

Saab is highlighting several of its advanced capabilities, including naval platforms, surveillance systems, training solutions, and underwater technologies under the theme “Keeping People and Society Safe” at the ongoing IMDEX…

Singapore will procure two additional Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced in a parliamentary statement on Monday (Mar. 3). The acquisition will expand the Republic of…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has deployed Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vessels (MARSEC USVs) for operational patrols since January 2025, following a series of tests. These vessels operate alongside…

Singapore commenced construction on its first Multirole Combat Vessel (MRCV) with a keel-laying ceremony at ST Engineering’s shipyard on 22 October 2024, following the initial steel-cutting in March. In March…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has taken delivery of its second Type 218SG submarine, the RSS Invincible, at Changi Naval Base. The submarine arrived on Tuesday (Aug. 27), aboard…

Singaporean officials have launched an Invincible-class submarine for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) at thyssenKrupp Marine Systems (tKMS) shipyard in Kiel, Germany, on Monday (Apr. 22). Named Inimitable, the…

ST Engineering Marine Singapore conducted the inaugural steel-cutting ceremony for the first Multirole Combat Vessel (MRCV) of the Singapore Navy on Friday (Mar. 8). The ceremony involved small plates being…

Singapore Armed Forces will invest heavily in unmanned technologies, autonomous vehicles, drones, and sensors as part of its next-generation transformation journey. Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said,…

Singapore Armed Forces will invest heavily in unmanned technologies, autonomous vehicles, drones, and sensors as part of its next-generation transformation journey. Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said,…

Singapore’s Prime Minister (PM), Lee Hsien Loong officiated the launch ceremony of two Invincible-class submarines for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel,…

All six Formidable-class frigates of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will receive combat and communication system upgrades in an announcement from the country’s Ministry of Defense (MinDef). "After the…

The Marine arm of ST Engineering has successfully launched the final of eight Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs), it was contracted to build for the Republic of Singapore Navy as part…

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has been awarded a contract by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the acquisition of two additional Type 218SG submarines for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) concluded Exercise Malapura, a bilateral maritime exercise, March 3rd. The exercises have been conducted between the two navies…

The flagship bilateral exercise between The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL), Exercise Eagle Indopura, concluded on March 4th. Featuring anti-surface and anti-air warfare, as well as…

The Republic of Singapore Navy welcomed its new chief at a Change of Command Parade held at Changi Naval Base on Friday, August 1, 2014. Rear-Admiral Lai Chung Han received…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) conducted their bilateral flagship naval exercise, codenamed Exercise Pelican, from 4 to 10 June 2014. The RSN deployed…

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has deployed a task group in support of international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden for the fifth time. Led by Colonel Cheong Kwok…

On 11 February, Rockwell Collins announced its proprietary Flight2 avionics had been selected by integrator L-3 for use on Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN) P-3C aircraft. Korean Air is the…

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded European defence leader Exail a major contract for the supply of several hundred K-Ster mine neutralisation vehicles. Valued at approximately €40…

ST Engineering announced at the recent IMDEX that it has been awarded contracts by MINDEF to deliver a Suite of Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy…

The 14th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference Asia (IMDEX Asia) has grown dramatically from its modest origins in 1997, when just five navies and 65 exhibitors took part in…

Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) is rapidly scaling the ranks of advanced global defence companies, with an impressive array of products. Nowhere is this more evident than in the maritime…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is highlighting its capability in operating in today’s multi-domain battlespace. The RSN has evolved in the last decade into a state-of-the-art fighting force with…

Defence major Saab intends to further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region and will hire more local talent who will act as bridges between customer requirements and the…

China’s growing naval might and Russian aggression against Ukraine have spurred an increase in demand for anti-ship missiles. The ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine has provided multiple instances that prove…

A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating…

The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) Jiangkai II-Class Frigate (Yulin) and Wozang-Class Minesweeper (Chibi) are one of the highlights of the ongoing IMDEX. Both PLAN vessels are part of the…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and People's Liberation Army (Navy) [PLA(N)] have successfully concluded Exercise Maritime Cooperation. The bilateral maritime exercise was held from 28 April to 1 May.…

The 13th edition of IMDEX Asia is reiterating its standing as the one the preeminent maritime trade show in the region and returns after a four year hiatus. Growing maritime…

The US Navy's next generation submarine hunter and anti-surface warfare helicopter, the Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawk is one of the key attractions at the static display at the biennial IMDEX…

ST Engineering’s Marine sector rolled out the seventh Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) named Dauntless which was built for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).   It is the seventh LMV…

Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine), the marine arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), has successfully launched the sixth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Fortitude, designed and built for the…

The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s 2040 transformation aims to build a future-ready and relevant Air Force that can deter, defend and, if threatened, dominate the skies, says Chief of…

The 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) promises once again to deliver the high-adrenalin excitment that the show is known for. LIMA, which was first…

Following the meeting between Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo C. Teodoro Jr. in January 2024, PTDI and Indonesia are poised to achieve…

The 18th edition of Defence Services Asia this year (DSA 2024) is expected to be the biggest ever in the history of the event. Orders worth RM5 billion are expected…

ST Engineering Marine Ltd, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, has secured a contract with the Singapore Ministry of Defence for the mid-life upgrade of the Formidable-class frigates for the Republic…

The 21st annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, which concluded on August 26, following 10 days of in-person and at-sea engagements enhanced collaboration among 21 Indo-Pacific partners and…

Navies from six ASEAN countries will participate in the 28th Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California between 29 June and 4 August. First…

The Philippines’ sole defence and security exhibition, Asian Defence and Security (ADAS) 2022 is now underway with a large number of foreign and domestic vendors, showcasing their state-of-the-art equipment and…

Leonardo will be promoting its BriteCloud expendable active decoy to the Republic of Singapore Air Force, for potential integration across a number of operation- ally-critical platforms including F-16 and F-15.…

Arun Sivasankaran When Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg set Boeing Global Services (BGS) a $50 billion annual revenue target in five to ten years, there were many who thought that getting…