Indonesia Finalizes Purchase of 42 French Rafale Fighter Aircraft

Indonesia Finalizes Purchase of 42 French Rafale Fighter Aircraft

The Defense Ministry of Indonesia has confirmed signing a contract to procure an additional 18 Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the completion of the 2022’s order for 42 of these aircraft to enhance the country’s air force capabilities. The ministry has...
Singapore Beefs Up Naval Defense

Singapore Beefs Up Naval Defense

In November 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has signed a contract with Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG to acquire four new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to replace the current Sentinel-class Maritime Security and Response Vessels (MSRVs). The ships...
Airbus and Singapore’s Air Forces Complete Automatic Refueling

Airbus and Singapore’s Air Forces Complete Automatic Refueling

Airbus has announced the completion of a series of automatic air-to-air refueling between an A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) and the Republic of Singapore’s Air Force’s (RSAF) F-15 Eagle fighter jets. The event, which involved over 500 automated wet and dry...
Thailand’s Airbus Satellite Successfully Launched

Thailand’s Airbus Satellite Successfully Launched

The Airbus-built THEOS-2 Earth observation satellite has been successfully launched on a Vega rocket from Kourou, Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) selected Airbus as partner for its...
Philippines’ Naval Aviation Unit Bares Modernization Plans

Philippines’ Naval Aviation Unit Bares Modernization Plans

The Philippine Navy’s Aerial Unit disclosed modernization plans on its anniversary, including a move towards the procurement of new assets, in view of the growing security issues in the West Philippine Sea. These new assets will include maritime patrol aircraft,...