ST Engineering Wins MINDEF Contract for Next Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicles

We’ve been awarded a contract for the production and supply of the next generation Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) by the Ministry of Defence of Singapore. The new IFV will be based on ST Engineering’s Terrex s5, the latest addition to the Group’s family of 8x8 armoured fighting platforms. MINDEF’s selection of the Terrex s5 reaffirms our ability in designing and building advanced armoured mobility platforms. Backed by our multi-domain expertise and engineering depth, the IFV will deliver outstanding mobility, advanced smart technologies and unmatched adaptability to support Singapore’s future fighting force. 💪🏻 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghcRPAc9 #STEngineering #Terrexs5 #DefenceInnovation

𝗖𝗩𝟵𝟬𝟯𝟱𝗦𝗩𝗞 𝗠𝗸𝗜𝗩: 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗜𝗙𝗩 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 + 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼 🎥 BAE Systems Hägglunds has showcased the CV9035SVK MkIV — the new Infantry Fighting Vehicle configuration for the Slovak Armed Forces. #ArmouredWarfare 📦 The order size is not marginal: Slovakia has 152 vehicles on contract, while the Czech Republic has 246 — 398 MkIV vehicles across both programmes. That is a serious fleet transformation, not a boutique upgrade. #EuropeanSecurity ⚙️ Why this matters beyond the platform: MkIV is as much about architecture as armour — digital backbone, growth margin, and “upgradeability under stress” rather than one-time modernisation. In a long war era, the vehicle that wins is the one you can continuously adapt. #DefenseIndustry 🧭 The delivery timeline needs precision: Slovak-configured vehicles have entered testing in Sweden, with first deliveries expected during 2026. Czech deliveries are also tied to a phased industrial plan (Sweden + Czech production share), with timelines often pointing into 2026 and beyond depending on variant and local assembly ramp-up. #Readiness 🛠️ The operational lesson Europe keeps relearning: Mechanised capability is not only the hull. It is training, spares, repair capacity, sensors, and sustained upgrade cycles — otherwise you own a fleet that exists on paper but not at the front. #Sustainment 𝘐𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 — 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴.

Recent procurement documents from Taiwan's MND show that they plan to begin production of the following in 2028: • 468 "reconnaissance and tactical wheeled vehicles" • 500 Clouded Leopard infantry fighting vehicles equipped with 105-mm cannons. Below is testing footage of the IFV:

US Army Drone Training & Simulation ⊲ U.S. Army ⊳ Using OneArc's VBS4 simulation software, Fort Benning's Maneuver Centre of Excellence has added a 10-hour virtual drone familiarisation course to its One-Station Unit Training programme. Modelled on the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Ranger Robotics Lethality Course, the simulation allows large numbers of soldiers to train at scale without the cost of live flights and is designed to take a Soldier from basic 'buttonology' to advanced tactical reconnaissance and kinetic strikes. The goal is to familiarise all soldiers with drone combat warfare whilst also identifying those with high proficiency for advancement to the formal sUAS Operators Course. ⊲ Image - U.S. Army photo by Joey Rhodes II ⊳ www.simulation.news https://lnkd.in/eEefPmt3

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗯’𝘀 𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗦 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗩𝟵𝟬 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 Neways has started production and delivery of critical sub-systems for Saab’s UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) integrated sight and fire control systems, supporting BAE Systems’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. Building on the partnership established in 2024, this program includes multiple key UTAAS sub-systems for CV90 vehicles delivered to several NATO countries, as well as full system testing for the Slovak Army. The first deliveries have already been completed from Neways’ new 22,000-square-meter production facility in Slovakia. This milestone highlights our ability to industrialize and scale rapidly while meeting growing customer demand. Expanding UTAAS production in Slovakia also strengthens the European industrial footprint and supports long-term sustainment of the CV90 fleet across multiple nations. 👉 Read the full press release on our website: https://lnkd.in/e4P6-R2V

Huddersfield entrepreneur Oliver North has unveiled the latest version of a military vehicle tested on the frontline in Ukraine. Mr North, founder and CEO of North Defence Group, supplied the North Defence Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) to the Ukrainian army where the vehicle saw operational use on the frontline. Now the European-based company with factories in Luxembourg and West Yorkshire has showcased the second generation LMV – based on a Ford Ranger chassis – with 130 now in production ready for immediate deployment in Europe and Ukraine. Former soldier Mr North previously manufactured state-of-art firefighting vehicles and last year re-focused and re-branded his business, pivoting from civil defence to military defence. https://lnkd.in/e3Y6mjCS #Faster #Further #Stronger #Huddersfield #HuddersfieldHub

How Indian Army plans to air-drop heavy military vehicles: New system explained The Indian Army has successfully tested a new indigenous system designed to air-drop heavy military vehicles and equipment into remote areas. The system, known as the Advance 28-ft Heavy Drop System – 20T (Type V), was recently validated during trials conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges on February 17, 2026.The system developed by Airbornics Defence & Space, has been built in partnership with DRDO through its Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment....

🛡ST Engineering unveils AI Cockpit at Singapore Airshow 2026—voice-activated combat assistant for infantry vehicles and UGVs, integrating MUMTOS for real-time tactical decision support. 👇 Read the full story on DEFCROS News: https://lnkd.in/dbkm26_P #DEFCROSNews #AICockpit #DefenseTech #HumanMachineTeaming #SingaporeAirshow2026

🛡ST Engineering lands a major contract from the Singapore Ministry of Defence to supply next-gen Terrex s5 infantry fighting vehicles, boosting capabilities with smart, survivable and superior 8×8 platforms, with deliveries from 2028. 👇 Read the full story on DEFCROS News: https://lnkd.in/d6MQSsGQ #DEFROSNews #DefenseInnovation #ArmouredVehicles #MilitaryTech #STEngineering

ST Engineering Secures MINDEF Contract for Next Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicles 🇸🇬 ST Engineering is building the next-gen Terrex s5 for MINDEF. Smart, cyber-secure & ready for 2028. Which of the 5 pillars excites you most? 🛡️ https://lnkd.in/decZYiUj