Compared to its predecessor – the Singapore-made SAW Ultimax 100 – the new Colt Infantry Automatic Rifle 6940E-SG is shorter and lighter, and has a longer effective range of 600m.
All active combat and combat support units will be equipped with and progressively trained on theThe army has progressively introduced the LMG to its soldiers since April, replacing the Singapore-made Section Automatic Weapon Ultimax 100 which has been in use since 1982.
The Colt IAR is also currently being used by Mexico’s Marine Corps. It was not selected by the US Marines after a trial back in 2010.“In recent years, we ... recognise the increasing prevalence of urban operations and the need to minimise collateral damage, especially when our soldiers operate in a complex urban environment,”
As someone who has only fired the standard SAR 21 during National Service, the LMG at first glance appeared to be a much more complex weapon. CNA's Lee Chong Ming trying out the multi-purpose laser aiming device on the new LMG, which has four different modes that enable it to operate more effectively in different combat scenarios.
And the 3x magnifier scope – which can be switched to 1x – provides further accuracy at longer ranges.
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