Bullpup Multirole Combat Rifle

The Bullpup Multirole Combat Rifle on display at the Singapore Airshow 2014

Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd unveiled the Bullpup Multirole Combat Rifle (BMCR) during the Singapore Airshow 2014.^[1] Claimed to be the shortest bullpup rifle in the world with a 14.5 inch barrel, the BMCR provides ease and comfort for soldiers to manipulate in tight spaces.^[2] The BMCR is designed to fire NATO SS109 5.56mm ammunition, Remington SPC 6.8mm ammunition, Russian M43 7.62mm ammunition and ST Kinetics’ Extended Range 5.56mm, 6.8mm and 7.62mm ammunition, and come standard with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails at the three, six, nine and 12 o’clock positions.^[3] The rifle is fully ambidextrous and possesses flexibility for assault, marksman and suppressive roles.^[4]

The BMCR's barrel is coated with a proprietary dry lubricant which repels sand, dust, and gunpowder soot for reduced maintenance. The rifle is also designed to be over the beach (OTB) capable, enabling the operator to safely fire after submerging the rifle in water.^[5] The rifle is currently still in the development phase and is stipulated to be available to both military and law enforcement markets by early 2015.^[6]

See also

Conventional Multirole Combat Rifle

References

1. "ST Kinetics' Solutions Put Warfighters Ahead Of Their Game". ST Engineering. 2014.
2. "EUROSATORY 2014: Singapore Technologies Kinetics introduces in Europe the BMCR bull-pup modular combat rifle!". All4Shooters. 2014.
3. "ST Kinetics' Solutions Put Warfighters Ahead Of Their Game". ST Engineering. 2014.
4. "Singapore Airshow Photoblog: ST Engineering and Subsidiaries Exhibiting Innovation". MilitaryTechnology. 2014.
5. Wong, Kelvin (February 2014). "Singapore Airshow 2014: ST Kinetics unveils new ambidextrous assault rifle". Jane's IDR. IHS Jane's. Check date values in: |access-date= (help);
6. Koh, Eng Beng (June 2014). "Combat Ready 24/7". Pioneer Magazine. Singapore Ministry of Defence: 22–23. Check date values in: |access-date= (help);