NEWTOWN, Conn. - The ST Kinetics Terrex ICV is available for production on an as-needed basis for domestic follow-on orders by the Singapore Armed Forces and for possible export sales.
In November 2015, the U.S. Marine Corps selected the BAE Systems SuperAV and the ST-Kinetics Terrex ICV for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Increment 1.1 program. The Marines intend ACV 1.1 to provide a new amphibious armored personnel carrier to help replace some of the service's long-serving AAV7 inventory.
The USMC's plans for ACV 1.1 involve the procurement of 204 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carriers, with deliveries to begin in 2018 and continue through 2021.
In February 2016, the Marine Corps awarded Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) a $121.5 million contract for the EMD phase of the ACV 1.1 program.
SAIC’s ACV 1.1 solution is an enhanced, customized variant of ST Kinetics’ TERREX vehicle fielded by the Singapore Armed Forces. SAIC’s ACV engine and transmission offers 600 horsepower for outstanding mobility while still exceeding fuel economy targets.
Meanwhile, the Singapore Armed Forces have not announced any major new procurement contracts for the Terrex ICV since completion of the initial 135-vehicle order in 2011.
Despite the country's small landmass and the relatively modest security demands placed upon its ground forces, Singapore fields one of the region's most thoroughly modern armored vehicle inventories, operating over 500 Bionix armored fighting vehicles and around 100 active Leopard 2 main battle tanks. As such, significant follow-on orders of Terrex vehicles are unlikely to be necessary for Singapore's defense requirements through 2025.
Nevertheless, the Forecast International Weapons Group expects the Army will pursue intermittent Terrex follow-on orders in low quantities.
