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Dec- 2023 -

21 December

Sea

Six Formidable-class Frigates are seen lined up in ocean waters. The grey-colored ships have their numbers painted on their hull, from 68 to 72.

Singapore to Upgrade Formidable-Class Frigates

Singapore-based tech group ST Engineering has secured a contract to supply mid-life upgrades to the Singapore's Formidable-class frigates.

Nov- 2023 -

21 November

Sea

The German Federal Police's offshore patrol vehicle, Potsdam (BP81), sails in the deep blue-green sea. A relatively fair but hazy sky serves as the far background. The middle of its side has the word "KÜSTENWACHE" painted in white; "BP81" is seen painted right by the front as well.

Juster Domingo

Singapore Acquires Four Offshore Patrol Vessels

Singapore has signed a contract with Fassmer to acquire four new offshore patrol vessels to boost defenses in its congested waters.

21 November

Air

An F-35A Lightning II lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base as part of a two-ship training event between Ebbing and Eglin Air Force Base on October 17, 2023. The pilots, Col. Charles Schuck, 33rd Operations Group Commander, and Lt. Col. Alex “Tuna” Turner, 33rd Fighter Wing Ebbing Project Officer, flew from Eglin to Ebbing Air National Guard Base to hone skills in support of Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a key operating concept for the U.S. Air Force in an increasingly contested global environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sherlock)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Boosts Pilot Training at Base Ebbing

The US Air Force has invested $500 million to expand military pilot training at the Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas.

15 November

Technology

Australian and Singaporean defence personnel conduct CBRN training on board HMAS Brisbane whilst alongside in Sembawang *** Local Caption *** Australian Army special operations force soldiers from the Special Operations Engineer Regiment (SOER) joined 36th and 39th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers, specialists for counter-CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives) training in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. The Australian Army and Singapore Army combat engineers conducted training together in Singapore and on the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane to share skills and further enhance interoperability. SOER counter-CBRNE specialist soldiers are highly trained and responsible for developing Australian Defence Force doctrine and ensuring the ADF is equipped to meet current and future needs. SOER is an Australian Army special operations force unit within Special Forces Group providing the Australian Government with unique technical capabilities in support of the national interest.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Singapore Train for Hazardous Scenario Missions

Australia and Singapore have trained to improve interoperability in counter-chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives missions.

3 November

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Singapore Ink Statement Against Ransomware Payments

The UK and Singapore have signed a joint statement opposing payments for cyber-related extortion as part of the Counter Ransomware Initiative.

Oct- 2023 -

12 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Singapore Complete Automatic Refueling With A330 Tanker, F-15s

Airbus and the Singaporean Air Force have completed a series of automatic air-to-air refueling between an A330 multi-role tanker transport and F-15s.

Jul- 2023 -

26 July

Sea

Impeccable sailing into RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base.

Rojoef Manuel

Singapore Receives First Invincible-Class Submarines

The Republic of Singapore Navy has taken delivery of its first Invincible-class (Type 218SG) submarine at Changi Naval Base.

May- 2023 -

31 May

Business

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing, ST Engineering to Jointly Explore P-8A Poseidon Sustainment Projects

Boeing and ST Engineering have agreed to jointly explore sustainment projects supporting the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

4 May

Arms

Joe Saballa

Singapore Picks US Firm Colt to Supply Infantry Automatic Rifles

Singapore has chosen American firearms manufacturer Colt to supply its armed forces with infantry automatic rifles.

Apr- 2023 -

24 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China, Singapore to Hold Joint Naval Drills

China and Singapore will hold joint naval drills this week, Beijing's defense ministry said.

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