Pictures of Singapore Armed Forces

[J.I]

[J.I]

can i post some police pic??

[gary1910]

Sorry Lim, saw your webpage http://lynx7725.multiply.com/photos/album/10 and really like your pictures from NDP 2005. Sorry that i hijack your pictures and post here. Picture from Left to Right; M728, AVLB, Bionex AVLB, V200 with RBS70SAM (x2), M113 Ultra IFV with Igla SAMs, Rapier SAM and I-Hawk SAM.

Actually I was delaying in posting some this equipment where they cam't be found anywhere else.

The one below is the AMX-13SM1 Launched Bridge, which started development in the late 80s and introduced into SAF in the early 90s and only recently revealed to the public.



This Bionix AVLB maybe replacing them soon as the SM1 will be retired in the near future.


And of course the Bionix ARV

[gary1910]

PS:
The proper name for the "M113 Ultra IFV with Igla SAMs" should be Mechanised Igla IFU (Integrated Fire Unit) which come with a search and tracking radar.

The one w/o the radar is called the Mechanised Igla WFU (Weapon Fire Unit)


Both type has 4 ready to fire lgla with IRST optroincs on the right and self protection 7.62 GPMG on the left and all wirelessly connected to form AD umbrella for the ground troops against low flying a/c & helo.

[Dark Avenger]

I like the Igla IFU/WFU a lot, but it could be even better. I mean the capability of the chassis should allow for more ready to fire missiles (Let's say eight), and a bigger self-protection weapon (e.g. the 12,7mm/0.50" CIS-50) which would also cover the missile dead zone more effectively.
Just my two (Euro) cents.


The Russians have adopted octuple Igla launchers on the GAZ Vodnik chassis (Phoenix SHORADS) and the MT-LB chassis (modified Strela-10 SHORADS).

[gary1910]

I like the Igla IFU/WFU a lot, but it could be even better. I mean the capability of the chassis should allow for more ready to fire missiles (Let's say eight), and a bigger self-protection weapon (e.g. the 12,7mm/0.50" CIS-50) which would also cover the missile dead zone more effectively.
Just my two (Euro) cents.

Yup, maybe they have modified 2 original Djigit twin launchers onto the Mechanised Igla thus only 4 missiles.

As for more firepower, just in front of the crew( gunner?) in the pix below , they could I think put in a CIS50 HMG or even a Vulcan 20mm gattling gun as CIWS, that will be even more awesome!!

[Dark Avenger]

A CIS-50 would be enough IMHO. A bigger gun and its ammo could create a space problem and even strain the chassis, if the increase in missiles is factored in.

[gary1910]

Here one recent news , I am posting this becos of pix our new Bronco MTC( Mortar Tracked Carrier) :

SAF Conducts Annual Artillery Exercise in New Zealand

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is conducting Exercise Thunder Warrior at the Waiouru Training Area in New Zealand from 21 January to 10 February. This annual artillery exercise was first conducted in 1997.

Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, accompanied by the New Zealand Defence Minister Phil Goff, visited SAF troops in Waiouru on Sunday, 4 Feb 2007. Both Ministers had the opportunity to witness the conduct of artillery live firing and fire the mortar track carrier (MTC) in its first overseas live-firing. This year’s exercise also features the PRIMUS-Singapore self-propelled howitzer (SSPH) with integrated support from weapon locating radars and ground reconnaissance elements. This is a milestone in the Artillery's transformation as part of the 3rd Generation SAF.

As in previous exercises, troops from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have been operating with the SAF's artillery units. This testifies to the warm and long-standing defence relationship between Singapore and New Zealand. This close cooperation has built close personal ******* and facilitated the sharing of professional knowledge between both armed forces.

Primus 155/39mm SPH




Bronco MTC



Group picture with personnel from 21 SA.


http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/new...4feb07_nr.html

[unimog52344]

when the fokker 50 mpas were first bought, not all of them were built with the pylons for the harppon. all original contract for the MPA was for six aircraft not five. the last one was cancelled. i have a painting of the MPA with ten aircraft serial numbers on it.

[gary1910]

Rafael Protector Unmanned Surface Vessels(USV)

The Protector in action during RSS Resolution's three-month deployment to the North Arabian Gulf.






Spec of Protector USV
9m-long Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB)

Capabilities:
- Force Protection (FP)
- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)

Equipped with:
- Camera device
- Loudspeaker and microphone
- Surveillance radar
- Mini-Typhoon stabilised naval machine gun system

Remotely controlled by operator on mother ship and powered by diesel engine

Uniquely Spartan
In its continual efforts towards becoming a 3G Navy, the RSN is actively involved in research and development. It has the privilege of being involved in a multi-national collaboration with the US Naval Undersea Warfare Centre, the French Navy and other agencies in the Spartan Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) programme to develop the Spartan USV.

Started in mid-2002, the ACTD programme will create significant changes to naval warfare, especially in littoral waters. With Singapore as an island situated in littoral waters, the RSN can value-add in the programme with its relevant expertise in littoral warfare.

Together with the experts from the various agencies, the RSN personnel have been testing and evaluating the Spartan to refine its operational requirements.

This USV is armed with 'plug-and-play' mission modules - FP/-ISR, MIW, ASW and AsuW/Precision engagement. Depending on the mission modules, the Spartan can be equipped with different capabilities that are interchangeable.

According to the RSN Operations Manager for the Spartan ACTD programme, the ACTD is a manifestation of the RSN's intent to be at the leading edge of unmanned technologies.

Some of the early results of the Spartan include its deployment in ISR and FP missions "to augment the RSN's maritime security capabilities".

There are many points unique to the Spartan that cannot be found on other USVs like the Protector. One is its coalition interoperability, where a single host can control multiple USVs, or multiple hosts can control a single USV.

This is a strong and added advantage in terms of naval combat, especially when allied forces have to work hand-in-hand to counter maritime threats. Its beyond line-of-sight datalink capability is another unique factor. Used together with a UAV, the Spartan can be deployed at an out-of-sight distance from the mother ship and transmit data retrieved back to the mother ship using high-speed broadband datalink.

And unlike the Protector, the Spartan need not be remotely controlled. With way-points (various points in a route) and targets set, the Spartan can be an autonomous system.

Its 360-degree rotation camera device aids in object avoidance along its intended path.





The RSN is experimenting with the use of the Spartan Scout


Def Minister Mr Teo discovers how the Spartan is remotely controlled during his tour of Changi Naval Base


Spec of Spartan USV

7m-long Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB)

Plug-and-play mission modules:

FP/ ISR
MIW
ASW
ASuW/ Precision engagement
Depending on the mission modules, the Spartan can be equipped with any of the following:

Loudspeaker and microphone (basic equipment)
Surveillance radar (basic equipment)
360-degree video and camera suite
High-fidelity electro-optical/Infra-red ball
Stabilised machine gun/missile
Mine-hunting side scan sonar
Dipping sonar
Anti-armour missile
Broadband datalink
Nuclear, radiological and chemical detection
Remotely controlled by an operator on mother ship; autonomous; interoperability among different hosts, and powered by diesel engine

The future 3G RSN

[soutikghosh]

[Singapore-Hawk]

Bro Soutikghosh, isn't that a re-post from bro Gary1910?

[gary1910]

UAE Buys Mobile Mortars

By ADNAN ABDEL-RAZZAK, ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has awarded International Golden Group (IGG), a local manufacturer, a 390 million-dirham ($106 million) contract to supply the military with the Agrab mobile mortar system. It is the UAE’s largest deal announced at IDEX on Feb. 19.

The Agrab, or Scorpion, is a joint venture between IGG and ST Kinetics from Singapore, which manufactures the 120mm Super Rapid Advanced Mortar System; South Africa’s Denel, which supplies the Arachnida fire control system; and BAE Systems, makers of the RG 31 Armored Utility Vehicle.
The Agrab has a range of 8,200 meters.

http://www.defensenews.com/idex/story.php?id=2567937

Picture from IDEX 2007

http://www.********************/moye..._gallery_3.htm

2nd row , 2nd pix from the left.

Here the one:

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Note : Replace all the asterisks with a r m y r e c o g n i t i o n. c o m & delete the spacing.

[gunman]

One shot of the AGRAB (120mm Mortar on RG 31)



Gunman

[gary1910]

One shot of the AGRAB (120mm Mortar on RG 31)



Gunman

Tks, your pix is even better.

Here the promotional video of SRAMS from ST.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQdsUlr1674