World Defense Show 2026: ST Engineering seeks edge in crowded 6x6 market
An illustration of the Vantrex 6x6 from WDS 2026. (Photo: author)
Positioned between light 4x4s and heavier 8x8 platforms, the new vehicle, Vantrex, aims to combine high payload capacity with IFV-level firepower in an increasingly competitive segment.
Singapore’s ST Engineering is currently developing a new 6x6 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) dubbed the Vantrex. This new vehicle represents ST Engineering’s entry into the crowded 6x6 market.
The intention is that the Vantrex will offer customers a midway point between ST Engineering’s lighter Rhino 4x4 and the heavier Terrex s5.
Speaking to Shephard at the World Defense Show 2026, a company representative said that the lower half of the chassis is based on the Terrex s5, while the top half is based on a commercial truck. This design gives the Vantrex a visual aesthetic that is reminiscent of the
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