Singapore’s MINDEF to Acquire 8 New F-35As

Singapore’s MINDEF to Acquire 8 New F-35As

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is acquiring eight new F-35As, in addition to 12 F-35Bs, which have been bought and announced previously. Designed for greater endurance and the ability to carry payloads of higher capacity, the F-35A variant will complement the...
Singapore Establishes International Centre for Aviation Innovation

Singapore Establishes International Centre for Aviation Innovation

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has set up the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) to propel aviation technology development in response to increasing air travel demand. The hub will be based in Singapore, a pivotal air hub in the...
Boeing Suppliers Plan Increased Investment in Vietnam

Boeing Suppliers Plan Increased Investment in Vietnam

According to local authorities, KP Aero, a South Korean aviation industry supplier producing components for Boeing aircraft, plans to invest USD 20 million in establishing a factory in central city of Danang. This move is anticipated to contribute to the expansion of...
Philippines Greenlights USD 35 Billion Military Modernization Plan

Philippines Greenlights USD 35 Billion Military Modernization Plan

The Philippine government has given the green light to a revised military modernization plan, dubbed “Re-Horizon 3,” allocating a staggering two trillion Philippine pesos, approximately USD 35 billion, over the span of a decade. This strategic initiative,...
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...