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New Paper
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Paper
NDP 2025: Tank that bumped into traffic light had faulty part
A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) tank that bumped into a traffic light during a National Day Parade (NDP) National Education show was found to have a faulty component that led to the loss of steering and braking power. Speaking to the media at an NDP media event on July 8, Colonel David Kwek, the co-chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee, said preliminary investigations show that the incident resulted from "an isolated component" on the Leopard 2SG main battle tank (L2SG). "Out of an abundance of caution, we are doing more detailed reviews and the L2SG will resume its participation in the NDP mobile column and the heartland celebrations after all the necessary safety checks and clearances are completed," he said. The accident happened on July 5 during an NDP National Education show - a preview of the parade primarily for students. A video of the incident showed the tank unable to stop and bumping into a nearby traffic light when it made a right turn outside Parliament House and the Supreme Court. No injuries were reported and the tank remained within the cordoned area, away from the public. The accident did minor damage to the traffic light, which was left askew, but which has since been repaired. The tank is part of a mobile column, where military hardware is displayed, for NDP 2025. The Ministry of Defence earlier said the L2SG tank had experienced a technical issue and that the accident came after the mobile column segment of the parade. Col Kwek said the safety and well-being of the public and the crew are of paramount importance. The Straits Times has asked the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) whether this was the first time the component had experienced failure and on the expected duration of the checks. Mindef said it will give more details after the checks are done.
AsiaOne
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
NDP tank hits traffic light: NSF responded with the appropriate SOP, says Mindef, Singapore News
The full-time national serviceman (NSF) operating the Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank (L2SG) involved in a recent incident responded with the appropriate standard operating procedure, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef). In a statement on Friday (July 11), Mindef said that investigations into the technical issue experienced by the L2SG on July 5 have concluded and that the tanks will resume participation in the NDP mobile column. "The L2SG operator, a full-time National Serviceman, responded with the appropriate standard operating procedure, and activated the parking brake to bring the affected L2SG to a stop," said Mindef. This was the first time the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has experienced such a technical fault in its L2SG fleet, added the ministry. "No issues were detected for the affected L2SG before it moved out," Mindef said, adding that all mobile column assets undergo thorough checks before each deployment. Investigations found that an internal component within the transmission, specifically the conduit for the transmission fluid to the service brake, had malfunctioned. The faulty component led to a loss of transmission oil pressure, subsequently resulting in a partial loss in its steering and braking power. "Comprehensive checks performed across the L2SG fleet since the incident have determined that it was an isolated one," Mindef said. According to RENK GmbH - the transmission's original equipment manufacturer - the malfunction observed during the incident was "previously unknown", and that they are working with SAF to ensure that this doesn't happen again. Following additional checks, all transmissions in the L2SG fleet have been deemed to be "in good working order", and will resume their participation in NDP celebrations. "The safety and well-being of the public and our crews remain of paramount importance. Our crews are trained to respond to different situations with established standard operating procedures," Mindef said. [[nid:719980]]
AsiaOne
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
NDP tank hits traffic light: NS man responded with the appropriate SOP, says Mindef, Singapore News
The full-time national serviceman (NSF) operating the Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank (L2SG) involved in a recent incident responded with the appropriate standard operating procedure, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef). In a statement on Friday (July 11), Mindef said that investigations into the technical issue experienced by the L2SG on July 5 have concluded and that the tanks will resume participation in the NDP mobile column. "The L2SG operator, a full-time National Serviceman, responded with the appropriate standard operating procedure, and activated the parking brake to bring the affected L2SG to a stop," said Mindef. This was the first time the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has experienced such a technical fault in its L2SG fleet, added the ministry. "No issues were detected for the affected L2SG before it moved out," Mindef said, adding that all mobile column assets undergo thorough checks before each deployment. Investigations found that an internal component within the transmission, specifically the conduit for the transmission fluid to the service brake, had malfunctioned. The faulty component led to a loss of transmission oil pressure, subsequently resulting in a partial loss in its steering and braking power. "Comprehensive checks performed across the L2SG fleet since the incident have determined that it was an isolated one," Mindef said. According to RENK GmbH - the transmission's original equipment manufacturer - the malfunction observed during the incident was "previously unknown", and that they are working with SAF to ensure that this doesn't happen again. Following additional checks, all transmissions in the L2SG fleet have been deemed to be "in good working order", and will resume their participation in NDP celebrations. "The safety and well-being of the public and our crews remain of paramount importance. Our crews are trained to respond to different situations with established standard operating procedures," Mindef said. [[nid:719980]]
Online Citizen
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Online Citizen
MINDEF: Faulty component caused SAF Leopard 2SG tank to lose control, hit traffic light
SINGAPORE: A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) tank that collided with a traffic light during a National Day Parade (NDP) education show was found to have suffered a technical fault, resulting in a loss of steering and braking power. Speaking at a media event on 8 July, Colonel David Kwek, co-chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee, said preliminary investigations indicated a fault in 'an isolated component' of the Leopard 2SG (L2SG) tank. He added that more detailed reviews would be carried out 'out of an abundance of caution'. The incident took place at around 7.20pm on 5 July, along North Bridge Road, following the Mobile Column segment of the NDP National Education (NE) Show 2. The tank was making a right turn outside Parliament House and the Supreme Court when it failed to stop and struck a traffic light. Footage of the incident showed the tank proceeding forward during the turn and bumping into the traffic light. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the vehicle remained within the cordoned area, away from the public. The L2SG was travelling below the 20km/h speed limit, and the crew had followed standard operating procedures. The vehicle itself sustained no damage. The traffic light suffered minor damage and was left askew but has since been repaired. The Leopard 2SG is part of the mobile column for NDP 2025, which showcases Singapore's military hardware during the parade. The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) had earlier confirmed that the accident occurred after the mobile column segment had concluded and was due to a technical issue. Colonel Kwek emphasised that the safety and well-being of both the public and the tank crew remain the top priority. He added that the tank, which leads the mobile column line-up, will resume participation in NDP 2025 events once all necessary safety checks and clearances are completed.
AsiaOne
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
NDP 2025: Leopard tank which hit traffic light had faulty component, Singapore News
The incident involving a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) tank from the National Day Parade (NDP) mobile column which bumped into a traffic light was caused by an isolated faulty component based on preliminary investigations. At a media event on Tuesday (July 8), Colonel (COL) David Kwek, co-chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee, said the faulty component "led to the loss of steering and braking power". "The safety and well-being of the public and our crews are of paramount importance," said COL Kwek, who added that "more detailed reviews" are still ongoing. He said the Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank (L2SG) will resume its participation in the NDP mobile column and the Heartlands Celebration only "after all the necessary safety checks and clearances are completed". During the NDP National Education show on July 5, an L2SG was captured bumping into a traffic light while making a right turn outside Parliament House and the Supreme Court. The Ministry of Defence issued a statement on July 6 saying that the L2SG experienced a technical issue at 7.22pm. "This resulted in an incident along North Bridge Road, where the tank came into contact with a traffic light," the ministry said, adding that the L2SG was travelling within the speed limit of 20kmh when the incident took place. No injuries were reported and the tank remained within the cordoned area, away from the public. The traffic light had minor damage, but has since been repaired. [[nid:719925]]
