ST Engineering’s Terrex s5 selected as basis for Singapore’s next-gen IFV

ST Engineering announced on 26 January 2026 that its Land Systems business was awarded a contract by the Singaporean Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in December 2025 for the production and supply of next-generation infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).

The IFVs, scheduled for progressive delivery from 2028 onwards, will be based on ST Engineering’s Terrex s5: the latest addition to the group’s family of 8×8 AFVs.

ST Engineering says the Terrex s5’s capabilities are designed for future-ready operations around five core pillars: ‘Smartness, Superiority, Sustainability, Survivability and Serviceability’.

“Built on the proven lineage of the Terrex family of IFVs, the vehicle offers cutting-edge capabilities, including: digitalised systems for enhanced situational awareness and operational efficiency; cyber-secure generic vehicle architecture, providing robust protection against cyber threats; [and] advanced vehicle electronics and enhanced firepower,” the company stated.

ST Engineering will also be partnering with MINDEF and its Defence Science and Technology Agency to integrate additional capabilities into the new-generation IFVs.

“MINDEF’s selection of the Terrex s5 as its next-generation IFV reaffirms our ability in designing and building advanced armoured mobility platforms,” Lim Kok Ann, president of ST Engineering’s Land Systems business, was quoted as saying in a company press release. “With our multi-domain expertise and engineering depth, we are confident that the new IFV will deliver outstanding mobility, advanced smart technologies and unmatched adaptability to support Singapore’s future fighting force.

“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,” Lim added.