New 4x4 PCSV Protected Combat Support Vehicle for armed forces of Singapore in 2017 10407163

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New 4x4 PCSV Protected Combat Support Vehicle for armed forces of Singapore in 2017.
The Singapore armed forces unveils project of new 4x4 military vehicle, the Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV). This vehicle will provide improved firepower, protection and situational awareness for motorised infantry combat support and combat service support forces.
     
The Singapore armed forces unveils project of new 4x4 military vehicle, the Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV). This vehicle will provide improved firepower, protection and situational awareness for motorised infantry combat support and combat service support forces. The new Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV) for Singapore Armed Forces.
     
Military Expert (ME) 3 Gunasekaran, an assistant engineer from 9th Singapore Division/Headquarters Infantry, noted that the PCSV (Protected Combat Support Vehicle) is versatile as it can carry a payload of up to 4,000kg for different operational needs. It also has a remote-controlled weapon station armed with a 7.62mm machine gun.

"The body of the vehicle is armoured and can withstand small arms or landmines. We (also) have enhanced networking through the battlefield management system, which allows rapid information exchange on the battlefield," explained the 39-year-old.

The new 4x4 Protected Combat Support Vehicle could be commissioned by 2017.