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I N F A N T R Y F I G H T I N G V E H I C L E S Singapore Armed Forces’ Terrex ICV fitted with remote weapon station outfitted with a 40mm AGL and 7.62mm co-axial MG, and clearly showing external stowage racks on the hull side © STK These have been enhanced in a number of areas including an upgraded power pack, additional armour and, in some cases, enhanced firepower. Some have also been fitted with the RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Remote Weapons Stations (RWS) armed with an ATK 25mm M252 dual-feed cannon, and 7.62mm coaxial MG. Meanwhile others have been fitted with the locally-developed cupola armed with a .50 MG and a 40mm AGL. These upgraded M113 series vehicles have been supplemented by the locallydeveloped Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STG) Bionix family of vehicles (FOV). The Bionix 25 IFV is fitted with a two-person turret possessing a stabilised 25mm M242 dual feed cannon and a 7.62mm co-axial MG with an addition 7.62mm MG mounted one on either side of the roof at the rear. In addition to the crew of three consisting of commander, gunner and driver the Bionix UFV carries seven dismounts. The Bionix 25 was followed by the Bionix 30 which is similar but armed with the more potent ATK 30mm MK44 dual feed cannon and 7.62mm axial MG. There is also the Bionix APC which has the same locally developed cupola as fitted to the upgraded M113, but with more internal volume it can carry nine dismounts. More specialised versions of the Bionix including an ARV, armoured vehicle launched bridge and flail-type mine clearing vehicle. Like other countries, Singapore is moving to more balanced fleet of tracked and wheeled AFVs and STK developed the The Bionix APC has the same locally developed cupola as fitted to the upgraded M113, but with more internal volume it can carry nine dismounts Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) to meet the operational requirements of the SAF with first vehicles deployed in 2010. The first production contract was for a total of 135 vehicles which is sufficient for three battalions but there have been follow on contracts for additional vehicles. The baseline Terrex ICV has a crew of two and carries eleven dismounts. It is fitted with an RWS armed with a 40mm AGL and a 7.62mm co-axial MG, a .50 MG, or a combination of these weapons. The hull is of all welded steel with applique amour and, unlike many of the recently-developed 8x8 vehicles, the Terrex ICV is fully amphibious via two propellers installed one on either side under the hull rear. The Terrex ICV also features applique armour, cameras for enhanced situational awareness through a full 360 degrees and a battle management system. In addition to the baseline Terex ICV there are a number of more specialised versions and these are known to include ATGW, command, engineer, reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and specialised strike observer mission variants. 20 l ASIAN MILITARY REVIEW l
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