Singapore Airshow 2018: NGAFV to reach Singapore Army next year
ST Kinetics will begin production of its Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV) ‘soon’, the company said, as the tracked vehicle made its first appearance at the Singapore Airshow.
The first AFVs for the Singapore Army will be delivered next year, and Singapore will also field variants such as an armoured recovery vehicle and bridge-layer. However, the Ministry of Defence has not disclosed the number of vehicles ordered.
The type was designed in conjunction with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).
The NGAFV will replace the M113A2 Ultra in service. Its mission parameters will also remain different
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