Size doesn't matter: Small arms in the SAF

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09 Mar 2020 | TECHNOLOGY

Size doesn't matter: Small arms in the SAF

The Singapore Assault Rifle (SAR) 21, P226 pistol and Section Automatic Weapon Mark 3A – watch this video for a quick rundown of small arms used by infantry soldiers in the Singapore Armed Forces!

// Video by Teo Jing Ting

Tags SAR 21 Singapore Assault Rifle 21 Section Automatic Weapon SAW Mark 3A P226 Pistol Infantry weapons Singapore Army
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