The vehicle is powered by a rear-mounted, two-litre, 110 HP water-cooled turbocharged diesel coupled to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission.

In 2003, ST Kinetics provided the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with prototype Flyers for a potential contract of between 60 and 90 light strike vehicles.

At the Eurosatory 2004 held in Paris, the Israeli company Rafael Armament Development Authority unveiled the Mantis high-mobility attack vehicle prototype based on the US-produced Flyer ITV-1.

[4][5] In 2004, the Malaysia government military company DEFTECH formed a partnership with Flyer Defense LLC to market the Flyer Advance Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV) GEN II (variant ITV-1) in the region, after ST Kinetics had commenced developing their own vehicle, the partnership continues today.

Some vehicles in service with the Singapore Army carry a rear-mounted pedestal for two Spike anti-tank guided weapons (ATGW), with stowage for five missiles.

[15] In September 2011, ST Kinetics won a $68 million contract to supply its Spider New Gen and spares to the Singapore Army.

At the Asian Aerospace 2004 held in Singapore, ST Kinetics unveiled the Spider a redesigned Light Strike Vehicle that did not enter production.

This unique centre-hand drive enables flexible weapon configurations on both sides of the driver position for a wide arc of fire.

[20] Due to its lightweight design, the vehicle can be carried underslung by medium-lift helicopters such as CH-47 Chinook or stacked during airlift for rapid deployment by the C-130 Hercules.

At the Eurosatory 2004 held in Paris, Israeli company Rafael Armament Development Authority unveiled the Mantis system fitted to a Light Strike Vehicle (Flyer ITV-1).

[21] The Mantis is based on advanced Israeli systems RAFAEL Spike LR ATGM, RAFAEL C4I Tactical System—a rugged laptop which is the centre of the Mantis system, ESC BAZ retractable Multi-Sensor for surveillance and reconnaissance—includes a day camera, night (thermal) camera and a laser rangefinder and Azimuth Comet—provides target acquisition data such as coordinates to the targets.