It replaces the Section Automatic Weapon (SAW) Ultimax 100, which is made by homegrown company ST Engineering and has been in service since 1982. The IAR was evaluated and procured in partnership ...

The Singapore Army has picked Colt’s IAR6940 as its new section automatic weapon, and so it will eventually replace the venerable ST Engineering Ultimax 100 that has served the army for more than 30 ...

The weapon can accept 5.56 mm rounds from both NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG)-compliant 30-round box and 100-round drum magazines, as well as ammunition belts. “The Ultimax Mk 9 has an ...

as well as improvements to the Ultimax 100 light machine gun, both of which will be unveiled at Singapore Airshow 2024. The Singapore-based arms manufacturer added that the BR18 and Compact Personal ...

The army has progressively introduced the LMG to its soldiers since April, replacing the Singapore-made Section Automatic Weapon (SAW) Ultimax 100 which has been in use since 1982. Made by United ...

the Ultimax 100 Mk 8, was considered for the requirement. However, it is almost certain that the locally developed weapon was assessed at one point during the process. Singapore Army's new light ...

The Colt Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) 6940E-SG – described as a more reliable, accurate and ergonomic rifle – will replace the Singapore-made Ultimax 100 Section Automatic Weapon (SAW ...

The Colt Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) 6940E-SG replaces the Singapore-made Section Automatic Weapon (SAW) Ultimax 100, which has been in use since 1982.

replacing the Singapore-made Ultimax 100 Section Automatic Weapon (SAW), which has been in service since 1982. Made by US-headquartered Colt’s Manufacturing, the 6940E-SG LMGs were evaluated and ...