The Singapore Army has a new weapon.

The Colt Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) 6940E-SG has been progressively introduced to the country's combat forces since Apr. 24, 2024.

Photo via Our Singapore Army Facebook

The weapon is a Light Machine Gun (LMG) that will replace the Section Automatic Weapon (SAW) Ultimax 100, which is made by the homegrown ST Engineering and has been in service since 1982.

The announcement of the latest weapon was made on Facebook on May 20.

According to the post, the Colt IAR was evaluated and procured in partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).

Specifications

Photos and details shared by the Singapore Army, which is the land service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), highlighted the main differences between the Colt IAR and the previous SAW Ultimax 100.

"It is a closed-bolt rifle with many features that provide enhanced lethality, improved ergonomics and customisation to better suit the needs of our soldiers," a caption accompanying one of the photos of the new weapon read.