By Defence Review Asia Staff on Dec 27, 2022 08:30 am
Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s second and third Invincible-class submarines, Impeccable and Illustrious, at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) shipyard in Kiel, Germany on 13 December 2022. The submarines were launched by Mrs Lee Hsien Loong, who, as the spouse of the officiating officer, […] Read in browser »
By Defence Review Asia Staff on Dec 27, 2022 08:10 am
At the bequest of the German government, Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with brand-new HX 8×8 trucks. In total, 26 of these high-mobility hook-loading vehicles will be transferred to Ukraine. The order is worth €12.5 million. Delivery of the vehicles has already begun. Made by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles, the HX family is among the most […] Read in browser »
By Defence Review Asia Staff on Dec 27, 2022 08:09 am
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Alongkorn Vannarot called on Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) this afternoon. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the close and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and Thailand, and discussed ways to deepen defence […] Read in browser »
By Defence Review Asia Staff on Dec 27, 2022 08:01 am
Saab has received an order from Finland regarding missiles for the RBS 70 ground-based air defence system. The order value is approximately SEK 800 million and deliveries will take place 2023-2026. The order includes Saab’s latest version of the RBS 70 missile, Bolide, which enables engagement with airborne armoured targets and drones. The missile will […] Read in browser »
