Tag: Saab
South Korea’s KF-X programme to benefit from local industry boost
The South Korean government will increase funding support to homegrown defence companies that produce indigenous components for major platforms and weapon systems, with the...
Precisely on Target
Precision guided munitions have become today’s norm, especially to overcome averse weather and where targets are close to urban areas.
Smart Weaponry
Smart weaponry shapes the...
Coast Guards welcome OPV Boom
Asian-Pacific navies traditionally operate traditional warships leading the Coast Guards to benefit from very capable Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV).
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) have gained...
Sweeping the Skies
Guarding economic zones and watching for incursions, either temporary or as part of a deliberate strategy, has raised the need for wide area and...
First flight for Saab’s new Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP)
On 4 November, Saab conducted first flight tests with its new advanced Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP). The tests were to confirm the pod’s...
Singapore’s roadmap for Next Generation Force
JR Ng - Thinking ahead, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence already has plans for the modernisation of its armed forces by 2030.
In a budget speech...
Aspiring to Fifth Generation Fighters
David Oliver - The latest generation of fighters is not only coming to Asia-Pacific, but is being also developed within the region.
In April 1991...
Modernising The Philippines Armed Forces
Andrew Drwiega - The second five year plan in the ambitious 15 year Philippine armed forces modernisation strategy is moving beyond counter-insurgency and onto ‘big-ticket’...
PAF’s Eagle-eyed view
Protecting Pakistan’s airspace, is the main role of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Under Project Vision, which commenced operations 19 years ago, the PAF...
Saif Sareea UAV Trials
David Oliver in Oman -Â During Saif Sareea 3, members of 1 Armoured Infantry Brigade under the command of Major Henry Jordan, SO2 Strike Experimental...
