Singapore's New Prototype Rifles
Since the ’80s, Singapore has paved its own way in the small arms world, producing the Sullivan-designed Ultimax 100 machine gun and bullpup SAR-21 rifle. Now, information has been released on two new rifle prototypes produced by ST Kinetics, the primary Singaporean army technology company.
Called the BMCR and CMCR (for “Bullpup” and “Conventional Multirole Combat Rifle”, respectively), they are advertised as “giving infantry soldiers maximum lethality in urban operations, ST Kinetics’ new combat rifles are designed for compactness, minimum weight and full ambidextrous operations in a highly configurable multirole package.” The BMCR in particular is touted as “the shortest bullpup in the world”. Apparently the CMCR is still in the non-firing mockup stage of development.
Many of the operating details of both rifles have not been revealed. More coverage can be read at Senang Diri blog.
Thanks to Christopher for the tip.
Nathaniel is a history enthusiast and firearms hobbyist whose primary interest lies in military small arms technological developments beginning with the smokeless powder era. He can be reached via email at nathaniel.f@staff.thefirearmblog.com.
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We need to up our game here in the states. I am seeing amazing advances over seas and I feel in here - we are still stuck on the typical ar style platform. This is the 21st century, I would to see it mixed up a little. Kel tec is making their version of a bullpup any other US makers?
Its funny that the best firearms made by our country are sent out for export rather than issued to our troops. But that's Singapore for you. Always the businessman first.
Regarding the BMCR, I hope they added a bolt catch release this time round. And dispense with the metal charging handle assembly and long stroke gas piston for goodness' sake, it adds a lot of unneeded weight to a gun that's already heavy as hell. And I haven't gotten to how badly the scope sucks.