Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Singapore introduces new solider personal equipment
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is in the process of issuing a series of new personal equipment, aimed to reduce load stress, increase heat dissipation and improve troop mobility and endurance. This includes a locally developed load-bearing system featuring a patented laminated material.
The load-bearing system consists of a vest ...
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