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A computer-generated image of what Singapore’s multirole combat vessel might look like. (Singapore Ministry of Defence)
For much of its existence since it was established in 1967 the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) – then known as the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force – was concerned with securing the country’s territorial waters against threats such as smugglers and pirates.
However, beginning in the 1970s the service underwent a major introspection of its roles and responsibilities.
Saab will deliver Skr3bn ($276.9m) worth of ammunition for the recoilless Carl Gustaf M4 rifle to the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV).
Deliveries will arrive throughout 2026-2030.
The order was placed within a framework agreement between the Saab and the FMV, which allows purchases of the company’s ground combat weapons: Carl Gustaf, AT4 and NLAW, including ammunition and equipment.
President and CEO of Saab, Micael Johansson, stated: “This order secures the Swedish armed forces’ supply of Carl Gustaf ammunition and is a result of the weapon’s capacity and robustness.
The outcomes of two recent high-profile summit meetings exposed the yawning gap in U.S. and Chinese leaders’ attitudes toward military alliances. On March 13, U.S. President Joe Biden met British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego to formalize the trilateral AUKUS partnership. AUKUS considerably deepens America’s existing alliances with Britain and Australia by committing the United States and Britain to help Australia develop and deploy a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.
A P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron 45 of the US Navy. Boeing has inked an MOU with ST Engineering to explore potential collaboration opportunities on the aircraft type. (US Navy)
Boeing has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore’s state-affiliated defence company ST Engineering to jointly explore potential areas of co-operation regarding the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).
The MOU was disclosed by Boeing in a media release on 29 May.
India’s Tejas Mk 2 fighter aircraft is intended to replace a range of combat aircraft in the Indian Air Force, including the Mirage 2000. The Tejas Mk 2 is also intended to compete with the Saab Gripen internationally. (Janes)
India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk 2 programme is languishing without funding, months after the project was approved by New Delhi.
The Tejas Mk 2 is intended to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a 4.5-generation medium-weight-class fighter aircraft.
The global aerospace, defence & security industry experienced a 24% drop in company filings mentions of missile defense in Q1 2023 compared with the previous quarter, with the highest share accounted for by Lockheed Martin with 24% year-on-year decrease, according to GlobalData’s analysis of over 29 aerospace, defence & security company filings.
The global aerospace, defence & security industry experienced an 8% drop in company filings mentions of future of work in Q1 2023 compared with the previous quarter, with the highest share accounted for by MTU Aero Engines with 1100% year-on-year increase, according to GlobalData’s analysis of over 41 aerospace, defence & security company filings.