13 SEPTEMBER 2023

DSEI 2023: ST Engineering's hybrid electric systems enter final phases of development
by Huw Williams

Speaking to Janes at DSEI 2023 in London, Jensen Chew, vice-president and product director of electrification and 4×4 vehicles at ST Engineering, said that testing had so far taken place in Singapore and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region and will move to the Middle East to stress the vehicle in desert conditions and high temperatures.

NGPV and the Hybrid Electric Drive Kit are at a series-production level of development, and the latter is designed for wheeled vehicles in the 15- to 20-tonne class in its current form, Chew said.

Chew said the company started work on the Hybrid Electric Drive Kit around two years ago and its efforts in this area followed an increased demand for high-power payloads and a push for green technology among militaries.

Ahead of development, the company identified key user requirements for hybrid-electric technology, including the ability to export power to offboard systems to limit the need for mobile generators – Chew said that the Hybrid Electric Drive Kit can develop 150 kW of power. Furthermore, customers are seeking extended silent watch capabilities, fuel savings, and, from the special forces community, stealth operation, Chew said.

According to Chew, the Hybrid Electric Drive Kit can achieve up to 30% fuel savings, which equates to one supply cycle.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-det...-of-development


From EDR

I am not expecting the Indo MOD to say anything embarrasing on what is an open secret.

Even trilateral cooperation is a big "if". Not logical if one party isnt paying.

The last sentence says it all - the other countries or UAE can afford it.

The Koreans have finally.decided to throw the book at Indonesian drama.

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 17 2023, 08:46 AM

Eagle eyed observer/s have noted that RSAFs H255M helicopters are equipped with elbits all-in-small anti missile system and EW suite.

The same system should be on RSAFs chinooks and Apache Longbows as these helicopters are seen with similar alterations.

This is not surprising as Sgs SAF is designed for protracted high intensity warfare i.e. over power/defeat and/or out last attackers.

This concept flows to Sgs massive financial reserves - to maintain the conduct of war and recovery thereafter.

You are not going to commit to war or defence when your pockets are near empty or you need to beg for money. See how much money has been pumped into Ukraine.

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 17 2023, 09:17 AM

^ the J20s were outclassed by F35s.

Translation:



https://www.eurasiantimes.com/chinas-overhy...aptor-f-35/?amp

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 17 2023, 09:37 AM

And payment has not been made..we will see. The Indo side may have been put on notice.

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 18 2023, 08:48 PM

Republic of Singapore Air Force Trials New Eight-wheeled Unmanned Ground Vehicle

In a significant step toward enhancing airbase security operations, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has initiated trials of an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The RSAF unveiled the eight-wheeled UGV at a public event commemorating its 55th anniversary, hosted at the Paya Lebar Air Base from September 9 to 10. The UGV’s public display is a vital component of an exhibition highlighting the RSAF’s future capabilities. During an exclusive media preview of the exhibition, RSAF representatives confirmed that the UGV is currently undergoing trials at an undisclosed airbase.

While specifics such as the number of units being evaluated and the trial’s expected conclusion date were not disclosed, the RSAF’s proactive approach to adopting cutting-edge technology signals its commitment to strengthening security measures. The RSAF remained tight-lipped regarding detailed technical specifications of the UGV. Still, experts and observers have noted its striking resemblance to the Jaeger 8 multirole UGV, a product of Singapore’s defense prime, ST Engineering. The Jaeger series, developed by the Kinetics Advanced Robotics division of ST Kinetics, commenced in late 2015 and gained public attention when the Jaeger 8 was first unveiled at the 2016 Singapore Airshow.

The Jaeger 8 boasts a 2.8-meter length, a weight of approximately 1,000 kg, and an impressive payload capacity of up to 750 kg. With a top speed of 16 km/h, the UGV can be equipped with a remote-controlled weapon station armed with a 7.62 mm machine gun, enhancing its potential for security applications. The vehicle’s foundation is rooted in a commercial all-terrain platform with steering, though the supplier remains undisclosed. The Jaeger 8 is powered by lithium-ion batteries, offering a four-hour operational window that can extend to 24 hours through charging from an onboard electric generator.

This electric drive system ensures quiet operation and a maximum speed of 16 km/h, even when fully loaded. The Jaeger UGV operates in two distinct modes: remote control and semi-autonomous navigation. Equipped with an obstacle detection system utilizing a front-mounted laser and GPS unit, it has the potential to incorporate a “follow-me” mode in future developments. Controlled by an intuitive and user-friendly operator control unit with a range of approximately 1 km, the Jaeger UGV exemplifies the RSAF’s commitment to innovation and its readiness to embrace cutting-edge technology to bolster airbase security.


https://militaryleak.com/2023/09/08/republi...ground-vehicle/





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Available open info indicates that the army version is already in operation. These join other UGVs in service with the SAF where it relies on a network centric battlefield management approach:

^ Closer look at the Stinger armed UAS:

SAF has also begun operationalizing new Bronco 3 IFVs to replace Bronco 1. They are better armoured and powered and can carry more equipment. They can also swim.

Sgs UGVs are not limited to wheeled platforms.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/singapore-to-...ghost-robotics/

Singkie training with ghost robotics systems:



The system can be deployed by another UGV such as Jaeger 8:







This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 19 2023, 08:34 PM

If the debacle over the missing f35 (now found) revealed anything, it was the effectiveness of its stealthy design. Even US radars had difficulty locating it let alone the sensors of adversaries

The F35 has the RCS of a golfball. It is only beaten by the F22 with a rcs of a marble.



https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/why-a-m...-stray-too-far/

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 19 2023, 09:29 PM

I disagree. Stealth certainly had a part to play. So I disagree.

The biggest unmanned UGV Singapore has been testing and perhaps operationalized is the Hunter UGV.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-det...d-ngafv-variant

Singapore applies the same concept to her newer ships i.e. combination of manned and unmanned systems:

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 24 2023, 03:28 PM

Singapore reveals swarm drone capabilities in Exercise Iron Sabre 2023:






This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 24 2023, 03:41 PM

Exercise Forging Sabre 2023 now involves Singapore's 4th service i.e. the Digital and Intelligence Service (the other 3 services being the Army, Navy and Air Force) with extensive use of AI to discern targets and increase the speed of the sensor shooter loop.






https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/auto...rcise-in-the-us

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/larg...rations-for-saf








Last pic - One of the clearer shots of the RSAF upgraded F16s or F16Vs plus (as Sg has incorporated additional local and Israeli systems) in flight^

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 24 2023, 04:21 PM

Singapore will be replacing its FH2000 52 cal 155mm field howitzer and the replacement system will be revealed sometime early next year or sometime next year.

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarf...o-3s-from-2024/

It seems to be a contest between these two (or perhaps already decided):

BAE's Archer - the latest iteration suits Singapores needs better as it uses a non articulated truck:





Or Elbit Sigma



Word on the street says Archer though it may well be confusion over Sigma. Elbit is collaborating with a few countries on Sigma e.g. Germany and one of them may be Singapore.

ETA: 2024 - South East Asia will have one of the worlds best Western howitzers with additional orders by other countries in the region perhaps in the near future.

This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 24 2023, 04:22 PM

Leopard tank achieves mission kills against 2 T72/80 Russian tanks.

The Russian tanks were lucky the Ukrainians were using high explosive rounds (and not sabots anti tank munitions) per their SOPs as it more useful against trenches, artillery and even IFVs.



This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 25 2023, 11:41 AM

RSAFs 4.5 gen airforce ( for now..until 2026 when the first 5 gen f35 arrives)

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/from...-in-us-exercise






This post has been edited by Mai189: Sep 25 2023, 01:23 PM