Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering partner to modernise Singapore’s Air Traffic Management
The partnership aspires to set a new global standard for ATM systems, with potential applications worldwide.
Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering have formed a strategic partnership to advance Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 20 November during the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum, focuses on modernising and innovating Singapore’s ATM system. The collaboration will integrate global technologies with local expertise to support ATM operations from en route services to gate management.
The partnership’s key contribution is Saab’s fully integrated Digital Tower Suite (i-DTS), which combines Advanced Surface Movement Guidance & Control Systems (ASMGCS) with Digital Tower functionality. That integration enhances situational awareness for airport controllers, allowing them to manage traffic effectively in all weather and visibility conditions, from any location. The collaboration aims to set a new global standard for ATM and may extend to other regions worldwide.
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