ST Engineering Terrex s5 Vehicles: ST Engineering has won a big defence deal from the Singapore Ministry of Defence. The contract was given in December 2025 and it was announced today. This deal is about making and supplying new Infantry Fighting Vehicles for the Singapore Armed Forces. These vehicles are meant to help soldiers move safely and fight better on the battlefield.
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The vehicles will not come all at once. They will be sent to the army in stages starting from 2028. The new fighting vehicles are based on the Terrex s5. This is the newest model in the Terrex family. It is an 8×8 armoured vehicle made to work well on many types of land. The Terrex s5 is built around five main ideas which are Smartness, Superiority, Sustainability, Survivability and Serviceability.
What Makes the Terrex s5 Special?
The Terrex s5 comes from a long line of Terrex vehicles that have already been tested and used before. This new version has more digital systems to help soldiers see what is happening around them. It uses a cyber-secure Generic Vehicle Architecture to protect its systems from digital threats. The vehicle also has advanced electronics and stronger firepower to deal with modern combat situations.
The company will work closely with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Science and Technology Agency. This teamwork helps make sure the vehicles meet real needs and can change as future threats change. There was also a visual shown with the announcement marked as “dei 300 x 600,” which appears to be a display or image size note used during the release.
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Future Impact
Lim Kok Ann, President of Land Systems at ST Engineering, shared his thoughts on this important deal. He said, “MINDEF’s selection of the Terrex s5 as its next generation IFV reaffirms our ability in designing and building advanced armoured mobility platforms.” He also added, “As we continue to innovate and address the evolving needs of the modern armed forces, the Terrex s5 will strengthen our portfolio of integrated defence offerings for nations seeking proven and robust solutions to expand their national defence capabilities.”
