Introduced in 1999, and made in order to replace the M16, the SAR 21 (Singapore Assault Rifle - 21st Century) is the quintessential assault rifle of the Singapore Armed Forces developed jointly with the Defence Technology Group, and the Chartered Industries of Singapore.

The SAR 21 is a bullpup designed weapon (i.e., the butt stock of the weapon is removed), making it about 20% shorter than the M16. The shorter length of the weapon makes it more suitable for the soldiers to move in confined spaces. It comes with a built-in aiming scope with a 1.5x magnification, allowing the soldier to detect and hit targets rapidly and accurately. With the integrated 1.5x scope, our soldiers no longer need to zero their rifles (the alignment of weapon sight to where the barrel is pointing at).

The SAR 21 also has a feature called the Laser Aiming Device (LAD). It enables a soldier to fire quickly without aiming through the scope. The LAD enhances a soldier's combat survivability in the night and is highly effective for night combat and close combat in built-up areas. The low recoil of SAR 21 gives the soldier better control over the rifle and hence faster recovery between successive shots. This is critical in combat operations where the soldier must be ready to fire his weapon instinctively.

The SAR 21 is able to be attached with either a 40mm Grenade Launcher or M203 Grenade Launcher, expanding the weapon’s reach and firepower. Capable of being customised to suit different operational scenarios, the SAR 21 is an extremely versatile rifle.

Technical Specifications
Length: 805mm
Calibre: 5.56 x 45mm
Barrel Length: 508mm
Sighting system: 1.5x Optical Scope Laser Aiming Device
Effective Range: 460m
Weight: 3.98 kg
Rate of fire: 450 - 650 rpm
Feed Device: 30 rounds Plastic Box Magazine