Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering hints at export success for AME assault rifle family
The AME series of infantry weapons was developed to meet demand for improved performance and ergonomics. (Photo: ST Engineering)
The 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.
ST Engineering has indicated early export success for its new AME family of modular assault rifles, saying the weapons have already secured more than one international customer, although no details have been disclosed.
The AME family comprises at least five variants, with designations reflecting calibre and barrel length. The rifles are based on the Colt AR-15 design concept, but incorporate a number of proprietary features.
The baseline model is the AME-A514, chambered in 5.56mm×45mm and fitted with a 14.5in barrel. The rifle measures 820mm in length and has an unloaded weight of 2.7kg.
Speaking to Shephard at the Singapore Airshow
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