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03 Sep 2008 DSTA jointly develops new SAF uniform with
the army
A team from DSTA and the army developed the Singapore Armed
Forces' new pixellated uniform which is designed to make it more
difficult for soldiers to be detected. The new uniform will improve
soldiers' survivability in the battlefield.
The Straits Times page A1 and B2
Lianhe Zaobao page 6
My Paper page A1 and
A2
My Paper page B5
Berita Harian page 1
Tami Murasu page 1
asiaone.com
asiaone.com (written by NSman Adrian Tay)
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http://www.dsta.gov.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5951&Itemid=401
asiaone.com - 3 September 2008
SAF soldiers to be less
"outstanding"
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is among the latest of a
growing number of militaries around the world whose troops are
taking on a digital look.
According to the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), the army
developed the new uniform together with the Defence Science &
Technology Agency (DSTA).
The technology for digital camouflage is not something new
though, the Canadian and US militaries were among the first to
design and use digital pixel camouflage.
Elsewhere in the region, the Chinese military had in 2007 unveiled
its own line of digital camouflage uniforms. The new fatigues sport
computer-generated camouflage patterns which, according to their
creators, are designed to simulate the natural environment.
Earlier this year, Thailand announced that after four years of
research, they have come up with an innovative digital pattern,
designed especially to meet the needs of Thai soldiers.
In Singapore's case, extensive research was done to determine
the combination of colour and shades used in the new combat
uniform. This makes it extremely suitable for the local forested
terrain. Take a look at our photo gallery to see for yourself.
Besides an enhanced camouflage pattern, the new SAF combat
uniform also consists of better quality fabric and an ergonomic
functional design. The cost for uniform is also higher than that of
the current set, but Mindef declined to reveal how much.
For the soldiers sweating it out in the fields, here's some good
news, the new uniform will be cooler to wear. This is because the
new fabric has higher permeability for better air flow. It also has
an enhanced wicking ability which allows the quick transfer of
moisture from the soldier's body to the outer surface of the
uniform. This enables perspiration to evaporate at a faster rate,
allowing greater heat dissipation, and increased comfort, according
to Mindef.
Aiming to ergonomically integrate with the soldier's personal
equipment, the new fatigues are designed to be highly functional as
well. The design removes pressure points on the soldier's body and
protects it against abrasion from use of body armour. It also
allows for knee and elbow guards to be secured to the uniform and
has additional pockets for storage. These features have been proven
to optimise the soldier's performance in the field.
Mindef says the new combat uniform will be phased in over three
years, taking into consideration the wear and tear of the
serviceman's existing uniform.
So besides the recruits entering national service next year,
active personnel and NSmen in their 6th and 7th In-Camp Training
(ICT) years will get their new uniforms at the start of the
2009.
This will be followed in 2010, by NSmen who are in their 5th and
6th ICT years. In 2011, NSmen in their 3rd to 5th ICT years will
receive the new uniform.
Unfortunately, NSmen currently in their 7th to 9th ICT years
will not receive the new uniform.
03 Sep 08 -
Fact Sheet: New SAF Combat Uniform
