Equipment of the Singaporean Army
The Equipment of the Singapore Army can be subdivided into: infantry weapons, vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and radars to borders.
Ground vehicles
Vehicle | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes | Ref |
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Main Battle Tank | ||||||
Leopard 2SG Evolution[1] | ![]() |
Main battle tank | ![]() |
170+[2][3] | Upgraded with AMAP composite armour by IBD & ST Kinetics. Includes 30 spare tanks, excludes 19 Bergepanzer-3 Büffel ARVs.[4]SIPRI stated that Singapore received Leopard A7 which Singapore denies.[5] | [6] |
Infantry Fighting Vehicles | ||||||
Hunter AFV | ![]() |
Armoured fighting vehicle | ![]() |
3 | Production and operational model revealed in June 2019. More on order to replace M113 APC. | |
Bionix II | ![]() |
Infantry fighting vehicle | ![]() |
300[7] | Variants include Bionix 40/50, Bionix 25. | [8] |
Armoured Personnel Carriers | ||||||
Terrex AV-81 | Armoured combat vehicle | ![]() |
435[7] | [8] | ||
Cadillac Gage V-100/150/200 | ![]() |
Armoured personnel carrier | ![]() |
527[7] | [8] | |
M113A2 Ultra IFV + M113A2 Ultra OWS | ![]() |
Armoured personnel carrier | ![]() ![]() |
720[7] | Originally an M113A1, upgraded to A2 standard. Also used by the RSAF as SHORAD system. | [6] |
Bronco All Terrain Tracked Carrier | Amphibious armoured vehicle | ![]() |
400[7] | [8] | ||
Bandvagn 206 | ![]() |
Armoured all-terrain carrier | ![]() |
300[7] | Artillery versions mounted with ARTHUR (radar) | [8] |
Light Mobility Vehicles | ||||||
Light Strike Vehicle (Singapore) | ![]() |
Light strike vehicle | ![]() |
50 | [8] | |
Multi-Purpose Armoured Vehicles | ||||||
URO VAMTAC | ![]() |
Multi-purpose armoured vehicle | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles | ||||||
International MaxxPro Dash | ![]() |
Armoured personnel carrier | ![]() |
15 | Deployed in Afghanistan as part of NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. | [6] |
Belrex | ![]() |
Protected Combat Support Vehicle/ MRAP | ![]() ![]() |
120 | Local design based on Marauder mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle platform developed by South African firm Paramount Group | [9] |
Peacekeeper PRV | Armoured personnel carrier | ![]() ![]() |
110 | Local modified version of the Renault Higuard (MRAP) | [6] | |
Trucks | ||||||
RMMV TG-MIL | ![]() |
Multi-purpose tactical truck | ![]() |
Multiple variants currently in service, including RSAF SPYDER variant and fascine transporter variant. | ||
RMMV HX | ![]() |
Multi-purpose tactical truck | ![]() |
Operating in a small number as heavy recovery vehicles. | ||
MAN 16.284 LAERC | ![]() |
Multi-purpose tactical truck | ![]() |
Multiple variants currently in service, mainly serving as troop transporters. | ||
MAN LKW 7t KAT I | ![]() |
Multi-purpose tactical truck | ![]() |
May be retired. | ||
Mercedes-Benz Actros | ![]() |
Multi-purpose tactical truck | ![]() |
Military variant of the Mercedes-Benz Actros. The SAF operates 19 different versions. | ||
Mercedes-Benz G-Class | ![]() |
Light utility vehicle | ![]() |
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog | Multi-purpose tactical truck | ![]() |
Model 437 Unimog. | |||
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Van | ![]() |
Ambulance variant and EOD variant currently in service. | |||
Land Rover Defender 110 | Light utility vehicle | ![]() |
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Oshkosh M1083 FMTV | ![]() |
Multi-purpose tactical truck | ![]() |
In service as HIMARS variant and as AN/TPQ-53 radar carrier. | ||
LARC-V | Amphibious cargo vehicle | ![]() |
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Ford F550 | Light utility vehicle | ![]() |
Used as a custom-designed combat ambulance and the Mobile Adjustable Ramp System (MARS) variant by Patriot3 is used by the Special Operations Task Force. | |||
Ford Everest | ![]() |
Light utility vehicle | ![]() |
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Artillery | ||||||
M142 HIMARS | ![]() |
Rocket artillery | ![]() |
24 | 516 rockets.[6] | [6] |
SSPH-1 Primus | ![]() |
Self-propelled artillery | ![]() |
48 | Excluding 2× command post and 4× recovery vehicle. | [6] |
FH-2000 | ![]() |
Towed howitzer | ![]() |
17[7] | [6] | |
SLWH Pegasus | ![]() |
Towed howitzer | ![]() |
60 | [6] | |
Ordnance QF 25-pounder | ![]() |
Gun-howitzer | ![]() |
12 | Used in ceremonial/gun salute. | [6] |
Engineering vehicles | ||||||
AEV 3 Kodiak | ![]() |
Armoured combat engineering vehicle | ![]() |
unknown | AEV based on the Leopard 2A4 chassis. | |
Bergepanzer Büffel | ![]() |
Armoured recovery vehicle | ![]() |
20 | ARV based on the Leopard 2A4 chassis. | |
Panzerschnellbrücke Leguan | ![]() |
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | ![]() |
10 | AVLB based on the Leopard 2A4 chassis. | [6] |
MAN KAT1 LEGUAN MLC270 | ![]() |
vehicle-launched bridge | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Bionix Trailblazer | ![]() |
Armoured combat engineering vehicle | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Bionix ARV | ![]() |
Armoured combat engineering vehicle | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Bionix BLB | ![]() |
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | ![]() |
unknown | ||
FV180 Tractor | ![]() |
Armoured combat engineering vehicle | ![]() |
36 | [6] | |
M60 AVLB | ![]() |
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | ![]() |
12 | [6] | |
M728 | ![]() |
Armoured combat engineering vehicle | ![]() |
8 | Phased out. | [6] |
Aardvark JSFU | Demining vehicle | ![]() |
unknown | |||
SM1 AVLB | ![]() |
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | ![]() ![]() |
unknown | ||
M3 Amphibious Rig | ![]() |
Amphibious bridging vehicle | ![]() |
unknown | ||
JCB 4CXMA | Backhoe loader | ![]() |
unknown | |||
Unmanned aerial vehicles | ||||||
ST Aerospace Skyblade III | Man-portable mini-UAV | ![]() |
80 |
Firearms
Model | Image | Calibre | Origin | Model | Notes | Ref |
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Pistols | ||||||
Glock | ![]() |
9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
Glock 17 | Used by the Naval Diving Unit and Special Operations Task Force. | |
SIG Sauer P226 | ![]() |
9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() ![]() |
SIG Sauer P226 (West German model) | Standard pistol of the Singapore Armed Forces. | |
Heckler & Koch P30 | ![]() |
9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
H&K P30 | Used by Army Deployment Force. | |
FN Five-seven | ![]() |
FN 5.7×28mm | ![]() |
Five-seven Tactical | Used by Special Operations Task Force. | |
Shotguns | ||||||
Remington 870 MCS | ![]() |
12 gauge | ![]() |
870 Masterkey | Used by Army Deployment Force and Special Operations Task Force. | |
KAC Masterkey | ![]() |
12 gauge | ![]() |
M4 carbine attachment used by Special Operations Task Force. Only on public display at the 2012 Army Open House. | ||
Submachine guns | ||||||
Heckler & Koch MP5 | ![]() |
9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
MP5A3 modernised with RIS picatinny rails used by Special Operations Task Force. MP5A3/SD3/K/KN/K-PDW variants used by Naval Diving Unit. | ||
Heckler & Koch MP7 | ![]() |
HK 4.6×30mm | ![]() |
MP7A1 | Used by Special Operations Task Force. | |
FN P90 | ![]() |
FN 5.7×28mm | ![]() |
P90 TR | Used by 1st Commando Battalion and Special Operations Task Force. | |
Assault rifles | ||||||
SAR 21 | ![]() |
5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Standard rifle of Singapore Armed Forces. | ||
BR18 | ![]() |
5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Currently undergoing trials. Replacing SAR-21 in the future. | [10] | |
Heckler & Koch HK416 | ![]() | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Used by Special Operations Task Force and Naval Diving Unit. | ||
M4 carbine | ![]() |
5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Colt M4/M16A2E | Early Colt M4 in service with the Naval Diving Unit and Special Operations Task Force. | |
M16S1 | ![]() |
5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() ![]() |
M16S1 | Produced under licence with a local variant of M16S1 from M16A1. Former standard issue used currently by reservist units. | [11] |
AR-15 | ![]() |
5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Bushmaster XM15-E2S | M16A2/A4 style AR-15 used by SAF Shooting Contingent. | |
CAR-15 Commando | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Colt Model 654 | Used by Army Intelligence unit. | ||
Sniper rifles | ||||||
KAC M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System | ![]() |
7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
Used as a DMR rifle by infantry formations and special forces units. | ||
Sako TRG-22 | ![]() |
.338 Lapua Magnum | ![]() |
Used by Infantry formations and 1st Commando Battalion. | ||
PGM Mini-Hecate | ![]() |
.338 Lapua Magnum | ![]() |
Used by 1st Commando Battalion. | ||
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (L96A1) | ![]() |
7.62×51mm NATO .308 Winchester |
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Used by 1st Commando Battalion. | ||
Accuracy International AWM (L115A1) | ![]() |
.300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Magnum |
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Used by 1st Commando Battalion. | ||
Brügger & Thomet APR308 | ![]() |
7.62×51mm NATO .308 Winchester |
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Used by 1st Commando Battalion. | ||
Accuracy International AX50 | ![]() |
.50 BMG | ![]() |
Used by 1st Commando Battalion. | ||
Steyr SSG 69 | ![]() |
7.62×51mm NATO .243 Winchester |
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Machine guns | ||||||
FN Minimi | ![]() |
7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
Used by Special Operations Task Force. Paratrooper variant only on public display at the 2012 Army Open House. | ||
Ultimax 100 | ![]() |
5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Standard Section Automatic Weapon of the Singapore Armed Forces. | ||
FN MAG | ![]() |
7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
Standard general-purpose machine gun of the Singapore Armed Forces. | ||
STK 50MG | ![]() |
12.7×99mm NATO | ![]() |
Standard heavy machine gun of the Singapore Armed Forces. | ||
Dillion Aero M134 Minigun | ![]() |
7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
One on static display during the 2010 Navy Open House. | ||
Grenade launchers | ||||||
Milkor MGL | ![]() |
40mm grenade | ![]() |
Used by Army Deployment Force and Naval Diving Unit. | ||
Heckler & Koch GLM | ![]() |
40mm grenade | ![]() |
First seen attached underneath HK416 rifles at NDP 2019. | ||
M203 | ![]() |
40mm grenade | ![]() |
Either attached to M4 carbines or SAR21. | ||
STK 40 AGL | 40mm grenade | ![]() |
Mounted on vehicles. | |||
Mortars | ||||||
Soltam M-65 | ![]() |
120mm mortar | ![]() |
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Man-portable anti-tank systems | ||||||
Spike | ![]() |
170mm | ![]() |
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MATADOR | ![]() |
90mm | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Hand grenades | ||||||
SFG87 | ![]() |
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Unmanned aerial vehicle |
Radars
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes | Ref |
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Radars | ||||||
Elta Systems ELM-2311 SAFARI | Counter-battery radar | ![]() |
Unknown. | |||
AN/TPQ-53 Quick Reaction Capability Radar | ![]() |
AESA counter-battery radar | ![]() |
6 (currently on delivery) | ||
AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder | ![]() |
Mobile radar system | ![]() |
20 | [6] | |
AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder | Mobile radar system | ![]() |
20 | [6] | ||
ARTHUR | ![]() |
Counter-battery radar | ![]() ![]() |
20 | [6] |
Attire
Current Attire | ||||||
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Name | Pattern name | Pattern | Image | Origin | Notes | |
Uniform, Man's, Pixelised, Camouflage Pattern No 4 Dress | ![]() |
Standard SAF uniform pattern | ||||
Crye Precision G2 Multicam-patterned Combat Uniforms | Multicam Arid
Multicam Black Multicam Tropic |
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Used by Special Operations Task Force |
Retired Equipment
- 1. AMX-13 SM1
- 2. Centurion MBT
- 3. Light Strike Vehicle Mk.I
- 4. Soltam M-68 towed 155mm Howitzer
- 5. Soltam M-71 towed 155mm Howitzer
- 6. M114 155mm Howitzer
- 7. AMX-10P 25 / PAC-90
- 8. M40 recoilless rifle
- 9. M2 Browning Heavy Machine Gun
- 10. L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle
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- "Reply to Media Queries on SAF's Acquisition of Leopard 2A7 Tanks". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
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