The 11th edition of the International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference, IMDEX Asia, was officially launched today, 16 May, by the Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen. IMDEX Asia 2017 is the biggest ever, with a record participation featuring 230 companies from 29 countries, including increased participation from both returning exhibitors and new exhibitors, […]
On 5 May 1967, at 5:55pm, the new white-and-red naval ensign of the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force (SNVF) was hoisted for the first time in front of the SNVF contingents at its headquarters, RSS Singapura, in Telok Ayer Basin. As the ensign, bearing the country’s crescent moon and five stars, and an eight-pointed mariner’s star, […]
With a strong growth in the Asian aviation market, MAphotoSG sat down with Sameer Rehman, Managing Director, Bell Helicopter Asia, at Rotorcraft Asia 2017 to learn more about the company’s perspective on the market and directions in addressing it. Editor: What is Bell Helicopter’s objectives for participating in the inaugural edition of Rotorcraft Asia 2017? […]
Exercise Bersama Shield 2017 was kicked off on 27 April in Malaysia, as part of Southeast Asia’s longest, and the world’s second-oldest multilateral defence relationship, the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA). The exercise aims to enhance the interoperability and reinforce ties between the founding members of the FPDA – Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and […]
The inaugural editions of Rotorcraft Asia & Unmanned Systems Asia were held recently from 18-20 April 2017, at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore. The focused exhibitions received a very strong participation and reception, and looks set to be established as key events for both the civil rotary-wing and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industries. Over […]
At this year’s LIMA ‘17, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) was represented by two SAAB JAS 39C Gripens from 701 Squadron, Wing 7, based at RTAFB Surat Thani. A single Gripen performed in the daily flying displays until Friday, and both aircraft departed back to Thailand on Saturday. The RTAF has been present at […]
In our very first interview feature on our site, our Editor had the opportunity to sit down with Dr Dinesh A. Keskar, Senior Vice President, Sales, Asia Pacific & India, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, at last month’s LIMA ’17 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia. In a short interview, Dr Dinesh shared his observations of the Asian market and […]
Leonardo debuted the ATR 72MP publicly at LIMA ’17 in Langkawi, since the type’s introduction into service with the Italian Air Force (Italian: Aeronautica Militare, (AM)) in December 2016. Designated the P-72A by AM, this state-of-the-art aircraft is at the forefront of maritime patrol capability, enabling defence, homeland security and environmental protection missions. Multi-mission Platform […]
