Ridzwan Rahmat

Singapore

Analyst at REITSWEEK

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IMDEX 2025: ST Engineering unveils AI-capable C-UAS solution

4 days ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

The RF Jammer 1000 that was unveiled by ST Engineering at IMDEX 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Singapore's ST Engineering has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-driven unmanned aircraft system (UAS) decoder that can detect drones that do not operate on commonly used bands of communication.
IMDEX 2025: Rafael prepares for sea trials of Naval Iron Beam

5 days ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A computer-generated image of how a containerised mission module of the Naval Iron Beam system would look when deployed on a vessel's flight deck. (Rafael)Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is preparing to carry out sea trials of its Naval Iron Beam high-energy laser (HEL) short-range air-defence system.
IMDEX 2025: ADSB develops medevac variant of 160 ITEP

1 week ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A model of the ADSB 160 ITEP on display at IMDEX 2025. The company is developing a medevac variant of this platform. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) is developing a variant of its 160 Inshore Tactical and Engagement Platform (ITEP) fast patrol boat that can be deployed specifically for medical evacuation (medevac) operations.
IMDEX 2025: ST Engineering to supply Singapore with unmanned MCM systems

1 week ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A Republic of Singapore Navy MARSEC USV seen in the Singapore Strait on 4 February 2025. The new MCM USVs to be supplied by ST Engineering will likely be modelled after the MARSEC USV. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)ST Engineering has received contracts to supply the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) with a suite of mine-countermeasures (MCM) unmanned systems, the company disclosed in a media release on 7 May on the sidelines of IMDEX 2025, held in Singapore from 6 to 8 May.
IMDEX 2025: ST Engineering unveils new fast interception craft

1 week ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A model of ST Engineering's new FIC on display at IMDEX 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Singapore's ST Engineering has unveiled a new fast interception craft (FIC) aimed at addressing the market for platforms that can carry out high-speed interdiction operations. A model of the product was unveiled at the IMDEX 2025 naval and defence exhibition, which is taking place at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore from 6 to 8 May.
IMDEX 2025: Euroatlas to begin sensor trials of Greyshark AUV

1 week ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A mock-up of the Greyshark AUV displayed at IMDEX 2025 in Singapore. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Germany's Euroatlas has successfully completed propulsion tests for its Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and will now move on to carry out sensor trials of the equipment.
IMDEX 2025: Singapore selects Italian non-lethal weapon for new OPVs, MRCVs

1 week ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A mock-up of the Sitep Italia MASS that will go onboard Singapore's MRCVs and maritime security OPVs, on display at IMDEX 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Singapore has selected Sitep Italia's multirole acoustic stabilised system (MASS) as the non-lethal weapon option for its future fleet of maritime security offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and multirole combat vessels (MRCVs).
IMDEX 2025: Singapore unveils model of multirole combat vessel

1 week ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A model of the MRCV on display for the first time at IMDEX 2025 in Singapore. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)Singapore's ST Engineering has for the first time displayed a model of the country's multirole combat vessel (MRCV) and it has shed more light on the ship's features and form factor. The model was displayed at ST Engineering's podium as part of the IMDEX 2025 naval and defence exhibition, which is taking place from 6 to 8 May in Singapore.
Philippines marks first firing of Mistral missile from Jose Rizal frigate

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A file photo of BRP Jose Rizal . The frigate carried out a first firing of the Mistral 3 missile in April 2025. (Philippine Navy)The Philippine Navy has marked its first live firing of the MBDA Mistral 3 short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). This milestone took place on the service's first-of-class Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate, BRP Jose Rizal , on 29 April, the Philippine Navy disclosed in a statement issued on the day after.
North Korea carries out tests of new destroyer's weapons

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A TV news broadcast at Seoul Railway Station shows North Korea's new destroyer Choe Hyon at its launch ceremony. (Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)North Korea has begun test firing the various weapon systems that have been incorporated on its newly launched 5,000 tonne warship, Choe Hyon. In a report on 30 April, state-sponsored Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) described the firings as performance and combat â€śapplication testsâ€ť.