NDP tank that hit traffic light: MINDEF says technical fault was the first in its Leopard 2SG fleet

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) confirmed that a technical fault in a Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank, which collided with a traffic light during a National Day Parade event on July 5, was an isolated incident. The issue was traced to a malfunctioning transmission component, and after thorough checks, MINDEF stated that all tanks will continue to participate in the upcoming celebrations.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A tank in Singapore had a little problem and bumped into a traffic light during a parade, but the helpers found out what went wrong and made sure it won’t happen again.

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