Hunter Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV)
The Hunter Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) is a modern armored fighting vehicle that will deliver enhanced network-warfighting capability for the future mechanised force. It will be equipped with state-of-the-art systems that will allow armoured forces to be better networked. Its weapon systems include a remote-controlled 30mm cannon and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun with improved fire control for enhanced accuracy.
The Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) will be the mainstay of the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) mechanised forces, operating alongside the Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicle, to fulfil the SAF's operational requirements. Developed together with the Defence Science and Technology Agency and local defence industry, the Next Generation AFV will provide armored forces with enhanced firepower, protection, mobility and situational awareness. Initiated in 2006 to replace the ageing ULTRA M113 AFV which has been in service since the early 70s, the delivery of the Next Generation AFV will begin in 2019.
In June 2016 the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) received the final prototype of its next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV). The AFV will be the mainstay of our mechanised forces, operating alongside the Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicle, to fulfil the SAF's operational requirements. Developed together with the Defence Science and Technology Agency and our local defence industry, the next generation AFV will provide our armoured forces with enhanced firepower, protection, mobility and situational awareness. Initiated in 2006 to replace the ageing ULTRA M113 AFV which has been in service since the early 70s, this next generation AFV will be commissioned by 2019.
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced 22 March 2017 that its land systems arm, Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd (ST Kinetics), has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the production and supply of the Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV). Under the contract, ST Kinetics will also provide integrated logistics support which includes spares, training and documentation.
The next generation AFV will replace the Ultra M113 AFV as a key component of the Singapore Armed Forces’ mechanised forces. Delivery of the AFVs will begin in 2019. The AFV is an advanced platform which will provide armoured troops with enhanced protection and firepower. It is also a demonstration of a continuous drive to meet the current and future operational requirements of the Singapore Army.
As the company was required to observe confidentiality under the MINDEF contract, it was unable to disclose any further details. This contract is not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.
ST Kinetics (Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd) is the land systems arm of ST Engineering, an integrated engineering group. With 50 years of engineering expertise behind us, we are driven by a passion for innovation and work with partners and customers to deliver customised land systems and security solutions that meet the stringent operational requirements of defence, homeland security and commercial customers. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Kinetics employs a skilled workforce of some 5,000 people, 70% of whom are in engineering and technical roles, to support customers in over 40 countries. ST Kinetics is a world leader in niche products such as 40mm munitions. In FY2016, ST Kinetics recorded revenue of S$1.3b.
ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd) is an integrated defence and engineering group specialising in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. It has global presence with offices in Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and employs about 22,000 employees. Across the globe, its employees bring innovation and technology together to create smart engineering solutions for its customers in the defence, government and commercial segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering reported revenue of S$6.68b in FY2016 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of the FTSE Straits Times Index, MSCI Singapore and the SGX Sustainability Leaders Index.
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