Defense
Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Chinese UAVs Appear at Singapore Show
First flight of a larger design is expected soon.
Maintenance and Modifications
DSTA and Boeing team to improve RSAF efficiency
Data analytics are an important tool for the early detection of faults. Boeing has teamed with DSTA to use and develop data tools for the RSAF.
Training and Workforce
Maritime Operations Drive Increasing Regional Training Needs
Canadia's CAE has a number of high-profile programs in the Asia-Pacific region, including a new training center in Brunei.
Rotorcraft
New Bell 412 Sale to Philippines 'Cancelled'
Human rights issue threatens supply of Bell's latest Huey derivative, the 412EPI with digital cockpit,
Aircraft
Thai Gripen Debuts at Singapore Airshow
Thai Gripen shows its mettle in its impressive aerial display.
Charter & Fractional
Embraer Lands KC-390 Interest for Leasing Deals
Embraer has received a Letter of Interest for six KC-390 transports, to be acquired by a company that aims to lease them out to air arms.
UTC Wins Place On Korea's Fighter As Program Advances
American companies are providing the engine and subsystems, but not the radar. Indonesia's role has become uncertain.
Avionics
Elbit Systems Aims to Field Cognitive Electronic Warfare
Israeli company has begun testing machine-learning algorithms to counter modern radar threats.
Accidents
Black Eagles Jet Crashes on Takeoff, Pilot Safe
After apparently blowing a tire on takeoff, the Republic of Korea Air Force T-50 veered off the runway.
Aircraft
Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG / F-16 Joint Flying Display Celebrates 50 Years
Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG / F-16 Joint Flying Display Celebrates 50 Years
Avionics
Cost-efficient Maritime Surveillance Goes on Show
Controp has produced a system that can cost-effectively turn a fixed- or rotary-wing platform into a surveillance platform
Aircraft
RSAF Prepares For Golden Salute
Singapore's air force birthday celebration includes a unique three-ship formation.
Aircraft
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gets Surveillance Capability
On display the Singapore Airshow is a Citation CJ4 outfitted with BIRD Aerosystems' ASIO maritime surveillance system
Engines
UTAS Delivers NP2000 Upgrades To U.S. Air Guard
First two upgrades are part of larger contract
Aircraft
Indonesian Air Force Ponders Fighter Choices
Indonesia is considering its options for replacing and/or improving its current fleet of F-16s, F-5Es, Su-30MKs and Hawk 200s.
Regulations and Government
UK Delegation Seeks Tighter Bonds with SE Asia Allies
Several UK defense and security companies are exhibiting under the theme of "capability and innovation"
Aircraft
Malaysian Sukhoi Returns With More Tricks
Based on its 2016 appearance, the fighter's display has been upgraded and modified.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
MBDA To Show New Munitions in Singapore
The company sees significant growth potential in the Asia-Pacific market.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
ScanEagle UAS Offers New Capabilities
System has proved its usefulness in a range of applications around the region.
Aircraft
Fighter Quandary Bugs New Chinese Carriers
China needs a new carrier-capable fighter but is unlikely to be able to develop a viable one any time soon.
Avionics
Honeywell Asia-Pac Business Grows with Herc Satcoms
Satcom systems and engine upgrades are providing ample opportunities for Honeywell to grow its defense activities in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Services Integration Benefitting PBL Business
Lessons learned from commercial analytics transferring to defense customers.
Families Flock To RSAF 50th Day Here
Static displays, a pavilion, and a new anniversary book made the day
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
IAI Launches New Decoy and RPA Capabilities
Towed radar decoys have been around for some years, but IAI has introduced a new system that is completely self-contained.
Aircraft
China Is Serious About Exporting UCAVs
They have already been sold to a dozen countries, and newly-capable ones continue to emerge, including a jet.
Aircraft
China Fifth-gen Fighters May Still Not Match Up
Defense analysts believe China has still not achieved Western levels of fighter design experise, despite appearances.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Anti-UAS Systems Closer to Deployment
Lasers, high-powered microwaves, and nets are among the UAS abatement options.
Aircraft
For Saab, New Boss, New Home, New Opportunities
The company sees a strong market for its defense offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.
Avionics
Western World Risks Losing Edge on Electronic Warfare
ADECS conference here in Singapore heard that the West is struggling to stay ahead in electronic warfare.
Aircraft
F-35 Development, Availability and Reliability Problems Remain, Testers Say
The U.S. Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) issued a downbeat report.
