The Singapore Army is set to complete the transition from the Ultimax 100 SAW (Section Automatic Weapon) to the Colt IAR (Infantry Automatic Rifle) 6940E-SG by the end of this…

Singapore Minister for Defence (MINDEF), Dr Ng Eng Hen, commissioned the Singapore Army’s latest suite of “sense and strike” capabilities during his visit to the base of 6th Singapore Division/…

The Chief of Army of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Major-General (MG) Arthur David Gawn, called on Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Singapore Ministry…

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) recently concluded the 27th edition of Exercise Semangat Bersatu (XSB), an annual bilateral exercise held between both militaries. The…

The 27th edition of Exercise Semangat Bersatu (XSB), an annual bilateral exercise between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), took place from May 8-14 in…

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,…

Leonardo Hispania is bidding for the supply of 58 30mm HITFIST 'manned' turrets, as part of the Spanish Army’s 8x8 VCR (Vehículo de Combate de Ruedas) Dragón programme.  The company is…

The trade segment of the Singapore Airshow 2020 concluded on an optimistic note with more than two-thirds of its key exhibitors committing to participate in the eighth edition, from 15…

With militaries in Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific focusing more than ever on maritime domain awareness, interest in the multi-mission MQ-9B SeaGuardian, manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI),…

This year’s Singapore Airshow will see a total of five flying display performances from three countries. A key highlight of the biennial Singapore Airshow, these flying display teams will once…

Nexter Systems Caesar 6X6 wheeled self-propelled gun will arrive in July for in-country firing trials for the versatile and battle proven artillery system. While there is no budget for the…

Arnold Defense, an international manufacturer and supplier of 2.75-inch rocket launchers, will display its new, ultra-light LWL-12 2.75-inch/70mm Weapon Systems for the first time at the Singapore Air Show. The…

The armies of Singapore and Brunei concluded an eight-day bilateral exercise code-named Maju Bersama. Chief of Army Brigadier-General Perry Lim and Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Brigadier-General…

The Singapore Army and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) concluded this year’s bilateral army exercise, codenamed Kocha Singa. The exercise, the 16th in the series, was held in Thailand from…

Singapore will bar an Indonesian warship named after marines who bombed a building on the island in 1965 from calling at its ports and naval bases or taking part in…

On the opening day of Singapore Air Show 2014, Asian Defence & Diplomacy spoke to Mark Burgess, Asia Pacific director of Defence & Space at Honeywell. “We see significant growth…

The Terrex 8x8 armoured vehicle from ST Kinetics has been in Singapore Army service for a few years now, but its manufacturer was exhibiting a new variant at the Singapore…

KNDS France which is the main provider of artillery systems for the Royal Malaysian Army and a strategic industrial partner for the Malaysian defence industry has further expanded its partnership…

Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen’s presence at the ongoing show and his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as well as Malaysian Minister of…

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…

San Diego-based Shield AI, which is attracting attention at the ongoing Show with its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and the newly introduced concept of V-BAT Teams, is working to…

Honeywell announced on Wednesday (Feb. 21) the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) at Singapore Airshow 2024. The MoU aims to enhance the overall…

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has seen a significant increase in international orders, with the Asia Pacific region emerging as a key market. “The Asia Pacific region has emerged as a…

Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) made an announcement on the final day of Defence & Security 2023 exhibition held in Bangkok, Thailand that it would enter the…

Buoyed by international interest in their products and growing India-South Korea ties, three Indian companies – Gliders India, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Armoured Vehicles Nigam – are showcasing their capabilities…

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 Australian Army completed its fleet of 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters when the final two examples touched down aboard a US Air Force C-5M Galaxy transport aircraft on 23 June…

Lockheed Martin is displaying an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at Avalon Airshow 2023. Yet the Australian Army will have to wait till the end of next year…

Boeing’s recently announced Modernized Apache concept is a quantum leap ahead compared to the existing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, which is slated to remain in production until at least 2028…

The bilateral Garuda Shield training event between the Indonesian Army and the U.S. Army grew into this year’s “Super Garuda Shield” exercises, which emerged as one of the biggest joint,…

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…

The 16th annual Garuda Shield multi-national joint exercise scheduled to be held between 1 and 14 August this year, is set to be the largest ever conducted in Indonesia with…

Speakers at the fifth edition of the “Unmanned Systems 2022” discussed the immense possibilities of drones in defence and other allied sectors as well as the increasing role played by…

BMI, a South Korean company that manufactures helmets and other protection items for the military and the police, is currently working on the development of the S-series bullet proof helmet,…

In a video posted on social media last week, PT Lundin Industry Invest has revealed what appears to be the first prototype of the X-18 Tank Boat, also known as…

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced  that it has been awarded a US$200 million contract to provide an Asian country with SPICE 2000 air-to-surface systems, Spike anti-tank guided missiles…

Morocco is the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache through a contract for 24 of the helicopters that was recently signed. Boeing has delivered nearly 2,500 Apache helicopters to…

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has introduced the Elbit Hermes 450 unmanned aerial system (UAS).   It has become the second Southeast Asian country, after Singapore, to operate this drone.…

Daily News, which reported live from Defence Services Asia 2018 with print show dailies, has received appreciation from the highest levels of Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence and the Army. Pictured…

The acquisition of 18 units Nexter 105LG1 artillery systems has been announced by Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence at the ongoing DSA 2018. The first six light guns will be delivered…

Singapore based Tiny Red Dot Consultancy (TRD Consultancy) is making its maiden show participation at DSA 2018 with a man-pack drone detection and defeat system that company officials say is…

South Africa’s Denel Group is eyeing the South-East Asia market as countries in the region start re-equipping their defence forces in response to changes in the regional security environment. “South…

The Indonesian army will be strengthened with 8 units of AH-64 combat helicopter, Army Chief of Staff General Budiman said. The helicopters would be delivered by phases starting next year…

Washington is this week deploying a dozen F/A-18 fighters to the Philippines, the first time it has sent so many of the aircraft there, to take part in annual military…