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Air defence zones

Investigations ongoing over fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base: MINDEF

A Mindef spokesperson said no threat was identified after it was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat in Paya Lebar Air Base.
A Mindef spokesperson said no threat was identified after it was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat in Paya Lebar Air Base.

Russian fighters did not violate Estonian airspace: Russian defence ministry

This Sept 19, 2025 hand out image released by the Swedish Airforce shows a Russian MIG-31 fighter jet flying above the Baltic sea after violating Estonian air space.
This Sept 19, 2025 hand out image released by the Swedish Airforce shows a Russian MIG-31 fighter jet flying above the Baltic sea after violating Estonian air space.

What is the GPS jamming that disrupted EU’s von der Leyen flight?

Paper maps were used to help land Dr Ursula von der Leyen’s plane safely after it suffered a GPS navigation outage on Aug 31.
Paper maps were used to help land Dr Ursula von der Leyen’s plane safely after it suffered a GPS navigation outage on Aug 31.

Japan scrambles fighter jets after Russia aircraft circled country

This handout photo taken on September 12, 2024 and received from Japan's Ministry of Defence Joint Staff Office on September 13, 2024 shows a Russian military's Tu-142 patrol aircraft flying almost a full circle around Japan. (Photo by HANDOUT / Japan's Ministry of Defense / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Japan's Ministry of Defence" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
This handout photo taken on September 12, 2024 and received from Japan's Ministry of Defence Joint Staff Office on September 13, 2024 shows a Russian military's Tu-142 patrol aircraft flying almost a full circle around Japan. (Photo by HANDOUT / Japan's Ministry of Defense / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Japan's Ministry of Defence" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Collins Aerospace relocating S’pore manufacturing facility to new $336m site in Seletar

Collins Aerospace on July 24 said it relocated its manufacturing facility to a new US$250 million (S$336 million) site at Seletar Aerospace Park from Bedok.
Collins Aerospace on July 24 said it relocated its manufacturing facility to a new US$250 million (S$336 million) site at Seletar Aerospace Park from Bedok.

Taiwan detects 26 Chinese aircraft and five ships around island

Members of Taiwan's Navy onboard a special operation boat navigate during a drill to show combat readiness in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Jan 31.
Members of Taiwan's Navy onboard a special operation boat navigate during a drill to show combat readiness in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Jan 31.

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry detects 21 Chinese military aircraft

People look at a Chinese H6 bomber and other aircraft at the Military Museum in Beijing on March 3, 2024. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)
People look at a Chinese H6 bomber and other aircraft at the Military Museum in Beijing on March 3, 2024. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

Ukraine hails success in downing three Russian fighter-bomber jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the Odesa region anti-aircraft unit for downing the planes in Kherson region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the Odesa region anti-aircraft unit for downing the planes in Kherson region.

Taiwan reports Chinese fighter planes, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up

FILE PHOTO: Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Japanese helicopters train to repel invaders amid nationwide military drills

Soldiers of Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), Japan's first marine unit since World War Two, take part in a military drill as a U.S. Marine personnel looks on, at an uninhabited Irisuna island close to Okinawa, Japan, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Soldiers of Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), Japan's first marine unit since World War Two, take part in a military drill as a U.S. Marine personnel looks on, at an uninhabited Irisuna island close to Okinawa, Japan, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.