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Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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China announces $178.2 billion military budget
The growth in China’s defense budget would see spending rise from $167 billion last year to $178.2 billion, an increase of about $11 billion.
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First Japanese Ospreys arrive on home soil
The deployment of the Osprey in Japan has faced long-running opposition by some of the local population.
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Japan unveils its hypersonic weapons plans
The government also provided more details regarding warhead payloads, with different warheads planned for both seaborne and land targets.
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Japan commissions its first submarine running on lithium-ion batteries
The Soryu-class Ouryu will be assigned to the 1st Submarine Flotilla in the port of Kure.
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Malaysia confirms delivery, training schedule for light attack helicopters
The MD 530G helicopters were originally slated to be delivered by December 2018, but the schedule has repeatedly been pushed back over technical issues.
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Thai Air Force releases wish list for the next decade
The Royal Thai Air Force has set out its procurement priorities for the coming decade, with new transport aircraft, combat search-and-rescue helicopters, and light attack aircraft topping the list.
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Singapore expects first upgraded F-16 jets to fly next year
But when will the upgrade program be complete?
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F-35 gets thumbs up from Singapore’s air chief
The head of Singapore’s Air Force also revealed where the first four F-35Bs would be located for initial training and testing.
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Singapore’s air chief: We’re happy with current fleet performing maritime security
Singapore is unlikely to pursue new airlift and maritime patrol aircraft in the short term, as its current platforms can meet those needs following capability upgrades, according to the country’s Air Force chief.
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Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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China announces $178.2 billion military budget
The growth in China’s defense budget would see spending rise from $167 billion last year to $178.2 billion, an increase of about $11 billion.
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First Japanese Ospreys arrive on home soil
The deployment of the Osprey in Japan has faced long-running opposition by some of the local population.
-
Japan unveils its hypersonic weapons plans
The government also provided more details regarding warhead payloads, with different warheads planned for both seaborne and land targets.
-
Japan commissions its first submarine running on lithium-ion batteries
The Soryu-class Ouryu will be assigned to the 1st Submarine Flotilla in the port of Kure.
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Malaysia confirms delivery, training schedule for light attack helicopters
The MD 530G helicopters were originally slated to be delivered by December 2018, but the schedule has repeatedly been pushed back over technical issues.
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Thai Air Force releases wish list for the next decade
The Royal Thai Air Force has set out its procurement priorities for the coming decade, with new transport aircraft, combat search-and-rescue helicopters, and light attack aircraft topping the list.
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Singapore expects first upgraded F-16 jets to fly next year
But when will the upgrade program be complete?
-
F-35 gets thumbs up from Singapore’s air chief
The head of Singapore’s Air Force also revealed where the first four F-35Bs would be located for initial training and testing.
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Singapore’s air chief: We’re happy with current fleet performing maritime security
Singapore is unlikely to pursue new airlift and maritime patrol aircraft in the short term, as its current platforms can meet those needs following capability upgrades, according to the country’s Air Force chief.
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Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
-
China announces $178.2 billion military budget
The growth in China’s defense budget would see spending rise from $167 billion last year to $178.2 billion, an increase of about $11 billion.
-
First Japanese Ospreys arrive on home soil
The deployment of the Osprey in Japan has faced long-running opposition by some of the local population.
-
Japan unveils its hypersonic weapons plans
The government also provided more details regarding warhead payloads, with different warheads planned for both seaborne and land targets.
-
Japan commissions its first submarine running on lithium-ion batteries
The Soryu-class Ouryu will be assigned to the 1st Submarine Flotilla in the port of Kure.
-
Malaysia confirms delivery, training schedule for light attack helicopters
The MD 530G helicopters were originally slated to be delivered by December 2018, but the schedule has repeatedly been pushed back over technical issues.
-
Thai Air Force releases wish list for the next decade
The Royal Thai Air Force has set out its procurement priorities for the coming decade, with new transport aircraft, combat search-and-rescue helicopters, and light attack aircraft topping the list.
-
Singapore expects first upgraded F-16 jets to fly next year
But when will the upgrade program be complete?
-
F-35 gets thumbs up from Singapore’s air chief
The head of Singapore’s Air Force also revealed where the first four F-35Bs would be located for initial training and testing.
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Singapore’s air chief: We’re happy with current fleet performing maritime security
Singapore is unlikely to pursue new airlift and maritime patrol aircraft in the short term, as its current platforms can meet those needs following capability upgrades, according to the country’s Air Force chief.













