https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/chen-chuanren/News authored by Chen Chuanrenen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 03:01:39 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/estonia-builds-asia-pacific-links-to-scale-defence-industry-capabilities/Estonia builds Asia-Pacific links as it looks to scale defence industry capabilitiesChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/estonia-builds-asia-pacific-links-to-scale-defence-industry-capabilities/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Estonia-milrem_robotics.jpgCollaboration between Estonian defence companies and well-aligned firms in Asia-Pacific will form a key part of Tallinn’s ambitions to significantly grow its defence industrial base.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/singapore-airshow-2026-st-engineering-hints-at-export-success-for-ame-assault-rifle-family/Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering hints at export success for AME assault rifle familyChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/singapore-airshow-2026-st-engineering-hints-at-export-success-for-ame-assault-rifle-family/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Chen-ST_Engineering_AME_rifles_ST_Engineering.jpgThe Singapore-based technology company unveiled its new rifle family at this week’s airshow. Chen Chuanren spoke with the ST Engineering’s head of small arms to find out more about how the weapons have been refined.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/st-engineering-marine-expands-capacity-seeks-regional-partners-for-growth/ST Engineering Marine expands capacity, seeks regional partners for growthChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/st-engineering-marine-expands-capacity-seeks-regional-partners-for-growth/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Chen-st_engineering_gul_yard.jpgThe company could be looking to collaborate with other Asian nations as well as countries further afield as it pushes ahead with its shipyard expansion plans.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/singapore-christens-first-victory-class-multi-role-combat-vessel/Singapore christens first Victory-class multi-role combat vesselChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/singapore-christens-first-victory-class-multi-role-combat-vessel/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Chen-singapore_mrcv.jpgThe new mothership’s modular design ensures it meets the navy’s needs for future situations in both war and peace.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/singapores-dsta-seeks-wider-partnerships-to-advance-robotics-and-ai-capabilities/Singapore’s DSTA seeks wider partnerships to advance robotics and AI capabilitiesChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/singapores-dsta-seeks-wider-partnerships-to-advance-robotics-and-ai-capabilities/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/chen-c3_razer_robotics.jpgThe technology organisation is expecting a significant rise in the number of staff working across robotics and digital solutions as it becomes more of a focal point.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/singapore-plots-a-way-forward-with-new-technology-and-formation-reform/Singapore plots a way forward with new technology and formation reformChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/singapore-plots-a-way-forward-with-new-technology-and-formation-reform/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Singapore_HIMARS_Ukraine_Poseidon_MPA_Ghost_Robotics.jpgSingapore spends about 3.5% of GDP on defence and the section’s budget sits on high on the proportion of national spending. The country is investing in uncrewed technology, medium- and long-range fires and new submarines and ships with the hunt also on for new maritime patrol aircraft.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/singapore-declassifies-seal-carrier-swimmer-delivery-vehicle-for-special-forces-use/Singapore declassifies SEAL Carrier swimmer delivery vehicle for special forces useChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/singapore-declassifies-seal-carrier-swimmer-delivery-vehicle-for-special-forces-use/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/SEAL_Carrier_Singapore.jpgSingapore’s navy has introduced the Combatant Craft Underwater vessel, a multi-mode swimmer delivery vehicle designed to enhance its Naval Diving Unit’s ability to conduct covert maritime special operations.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/singapore-to-upgrade-super-rapid-76mm-guns-with-strales-system/Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales systemChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/singapore-to-upgrade-super-rapid-76mm-guns-with-strales-system/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Super_Rapid_76mm_guns_Strales_Leonardo.jpgA total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/interview-dsta-collaborates-with-leonardo-thales-and-safran-for-naval-c-uas/Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UASChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/interview-dsta-collaborates-with-leonardo-thales-and-safran-for-naval-c-uas/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/DSTA_Leonardo_naval_C-UAS.jpgIn an exclusive interview with Shephard, DSTA chief Ng Chad-son outlines how the agency is reshaping defence tech development through deeper collaboration with industry partners, from AI-enhanced radar to smart naval munitions.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/singapores-dsta-and-swedens-fmv-to-collaborate-on-land-systems/Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV to collaborate on land systemsChen Chuanrenhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/singapores-dsta-and-swedens-fmv-to-collaborate-on-land-systems/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Saab_MSHORAD_SVOS_4x4_MARS.jpgNew agreement between Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV signals deepening cooperation on land systems, with potential focus on counter-UAS and mobile air defence solutions.