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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2012) - The international maritime forces at Pearl Harbour just before the sea phase of RIMPAC 2012. For the first time, the RSN's RSS Formidable (far left) led four other warships in the exercise.
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RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial RIMPAC exercise held on 29 June to 3 August 2012, in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
Fleet Commander Rear-Admiral Lai Chung Han (2nd from left) and Commanding Officer 185 Squadron Colonel Fredrick Chew (4th from left), witnessing the live-firing of Harpoon missiles in RSS Formidable's Combat Information Centre during Exercise RIMPAC 2012.
15 July 2012 -- Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime exercise from 27 Jun to 7 Aug 2012. Hosted by the United States Navy, Exercise RIMPAC 2012 comprises a shore planning phase as well as a 24-day sea phase conducted off the coast of Hawaii...
In this year's exercise, RSS Formidable is commanding a task unit, comprising four other warships from Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States, to conduct maritime operations such as combined anti-submarine and air defence missions. In addition, RSS Formidable successfully carried out the simultaneous live-firing of two Harpoon Surface-to-Surface missiles on 14 Jul 2012 (US time). Commenting on the RSN's participation in the exercise, Commanding Officer RSS Formidable Lieutenant Colonel Ong Chee Wei said, "Exercise RIMPAC is a good opportunity for the RSN to train with other established navies to perform complex maritime operations in a high intensity environment. This year, the RSN is commanding a multinational task unit and this has allowed the RSN to enhance our engagements with other navies, strengthen professional understanding and interoperability with them." This is the third time the RSN is involved in this biennial exercise, following its inaugural participation in 2008.
Refuelling the embarked S-70B while the rotors are still spinning. This is known as a "hot refuelling" operation which enables faster turnaround times.
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2012) An Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron refuels a Marine Corps F-18 Hornet over Hawaii during RIMPAC 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephany D. Richards/Released)
WAIMANALO, Hawaii (July 28, 2012) Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters approach for a landing at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows during RIMPAC 2012.(Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)
WAIMANALO, Hawaii (July 28, 2012) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 73 approaches Bellows Beach at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows during the RIMPAC 2012. (Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)
WAIMANALO, Hawaii (July 28, 2012) A helicopter approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Bellows Air Force Station on Oahu during RIMPAC 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2012) Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Dusty Bartell, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, maintains control of a hoist cable while lowering priority repair parts to the Royal Navy submarine HMCS Victoria (SSK 876) during RIMPAC 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek R. Sanchez/Released)
HMAS Perth (right) conducts a Liquid Replenishment at Sea with USNS Yukon during RIMPAC 2012.
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Guam -- Team Andersen's Explosive Ordnance Disposal participated in the biennial multinational EOD exercise Tri-Crab 2012 from Aug. 20-31 on and around Guam. The name Tri-Crab was derived from the EOD occupational badge, commonly referred to as the "crab" within the career field.
"There are three different nations participating in this EOD exercise, hence the name Tri-Crab," said Joshua Singleton, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD contractor. The participants in Tri-Crab 2012 include Air Force EOD technicians, technicians with the Republic of Singapore navy, the Royal Australian air force, the Royal Australian navy and the U.S. Navy's EOD Mobile Unit 5. Singleton said even though the same three nations participate in Tri-Crab biennially, the number of teams and supporting units who accompany these teams may vary in each exercise.
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, with the Republic of Singapore Navy, and the U.S. Navy’s EOD Mobile Unit 5 search for a simulated underwater mine as part of a mine-counter measure scenario during the exercise Tricrab 2012.
"Australia and Singapore have always participated," said Singleton. "The number of teams each nation provides and how big the exercise turns out depends on multiple factors, including operations tempo, contingency operations, deployments and training." Royal Australian air force Lt. Ryan Kell, EOD officer, said that participating in Tri-Crab with the opportunity to learn how different countries' EOD operate helps participating nations work hand-in-hand in austere environments and dangerous situations.
NAVAL BASE GUAM (22 Aug 2012) – Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians with the Republic of Singapore Navy and the U.S. Navy’s EOD Mobile Unit 5, practice driving EOD robots to detect improvised explosive devices during the exercise Tricrab 2012. Tricrab is a combined engagement that focuses on strengthening relationships within the Asia-Pacific region through training and information exchanges, to enhance EOD and diving related interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Martin L. Carey)
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04 Sep 2012 -- RSS Intrepid (69) leaves Singapore, with a 145-strong SAF task group, for a three-month deployment, operating under the ambit of the multinational Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 to undertake operations to disrupt piracy activities in the Gulf of Aden. Officiating at the send-off ceremony held at Changi Naval Base this afternoon, Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral (RADM) Ng Chee Peng emphasised the importance of the mission and Singapore’s continued commitment in ensuring the safety and freedom of navigation in the Gulf of Aden.
He said, "The Gulf of Aden is a key waterway that sits astride one of the major sea lanes of the world. It is one of the principal routes linking North America and Europe with the Asia Pacific." RADM Ng also noted that the deployment would provide the SAF the opportunity to gain valuable operational experiences in a multinational setting. He added, "As a responsible member of the international community, Singapore has been actively doing our part in contributing towards the safeguarding of global commons in the Gulf of Aden."
Prior to this deployment, the SAF has deployed three task groups since 2009, each comprising a Landing Ship Tank and two Super Puma helicopters. In addition, an RSAF Fokker-50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft detachment was deployed from April to July 2011 to support the international counter-piracy efforts there. The SAF was also in command of CTF 151 from January to April 2010 and from March to June 2011.
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RSS Formidable (68), made a port call at the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF) Yokosuka Naval Base from 22 to 27 Aug 2012 on the way back from RIMPAC.
Commanding Officer (CO) RSS Formidable, Lieutenant Colonel Ong Chee Wei (2nd from right) briefing his Japanese counterpart, CO JS Yamagiri, Commander Hiroshi Komiya (1st from right) on the integrated bridge systems onboard RSS Formidable.
RSS Formidable (68), made a port call at Ma Xie Naval Base in Zhanjiang, China, from 1 to 5 Sep 2012 on the way back from RIMPAC.
Commanding Officer, RSS Formidable, Lieutenant Colonel Ong Chee Wei (1st from right) briefing Vice-Admiral Jiang Wei Lie (2nd from right), Commander of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) South Sea Fleet on the capabilities of RSS Formidable
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06 Sep 2012 -- Singapore's Formidable-class frigate RSS Stalwart (72), Victory-class missile corvette RSS Valiant (91) and an F-50 maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in the three-week long exercise off the coast of Darwin, Australia, from 29 Aug to 15 Sep 2012 and hosted by the Royal Australian Navy. In this exercise, they will be conducting anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine exercise serials with warships, a submarine, and aircraft from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and Thailand.
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11 September 2012 -- As part of the international Blue Force’s continuing efforts to protect ‘Purpleland’, Thai ship HTMS Rattanakosin conducted a compliant boarding of HMAS Darwin, playing the part of a merchant ship from ‘Orangeland’, during Exercise KAKADU 2012.
HMAS Darwin's S-70B-2 Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck to conduct flying operations during Exercise Kakadu 2012.
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13 September 2012 -- Guns were blazing in the seas off Darwin, Northern Territory, as ships from the Exercise KAKADU 2012 fleet came together for a combined live gunfire exercise. Japanese ship JS Shimikaze, Singaporean ship RSS Valiant, Thai ship HTMS Rattanakosin, Indonesian ship KRI Frans Kaisiepo and HMA Ships Perth and Darwin all took up position on the gun line. Shimikaze, Valiant, Rattanakosin, Frans Kaisiepo and Darwin all fired at the airborne target, which was towed by a commercially operated GAT36 Learjet...
The live firing exercise, a highlight of the first week at sea in KAKADU 2012, provided opportunities to improve interoperability—the ability of foreign navies to operate together—through coordinated manoeuvring and cooperative engagement of an airborne target.
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The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is conducting a military training in Exercise Kakadu 2012 off the coast of Darwin, Australia, to boost interoperability among participating naval forces in a regional coalition environment. About 15 ships and 2,000 defence personnel from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand are participating in the exercise. Australian Fleet commander rear admiral Tim Barrett said that the exercise was RAN's principle multilateral exercise in the country for 2012. The 19-day drill involves conducting maritime warfare missions and performing graduated training activities, as well as weapons training to test the capabilities of the participating forces.
RAN is represented by the Adelaide Class Frigate HMAS Darwin, the Anzac Class Frigates HMA Ships Perth and Warramunga, two Mine Hunter Coastals HMA Ships Gascoyne and Huon, and the Replenishment Vessel HMAS Sirius. Royal Australian Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Strike Fighter Aircraft also took part.
RSS VALIANT participating in EX KAKADU 12
RSS STALWART participating in Exercise Kakadu 2012.
Officers working together at the EX KAKADU 12 Planning Conference
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The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Singaroo, from 16 to 19 September 2012. Hosted by the RAN, the four-day exercise was held off the coast of Darwin where both navies conducted maritime security serials as well as conventional warfare serials against aerial, surface and underwater threats.
Below, RSS VALIANT steaming with HMAS WARRAMUNGA
RSN participated with a Formidable-class frigate, RSS Stalwart, an upgraded Victory-class missile corvette, RSS Valiant, and a F-50 maritime patrol aircraft. The RAN participated with an ANZAC-class frigate, HMAS Warramunga, a Collins-class submarine, HMAS Dechaineux, and several aircraft.
Below, Exercise Singaroo participants at the opening brief
Below, LTC Chew Chun Liang, CO STALWART receiving a commemorative plaque from CAPT Michael Turner, CO HMAS WARRAMUNGA
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28 September 2012 -- Dr Ng (right) presenting the Sea of Support bottle, containing Singaporeans' messages of support and encouragement for the SAF task group, to COL Chew.
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DEFENCE MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, ISSUE 55 -- RSN Rear Admiral Harris Chan outlines to DMJ the valuable experience gained for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in commanding CTF 151 in counter-piracy operations
Led by Rear-Admiral (RADM) Harris Chan, Singaporean and international naval officers working together as part of the CTF 151 command team, in an operations brief on USS Mason. Mayor Laut (P) Dickry Rizanny N from the Indonesian Navy and Major (L) Mohammad Bahrin bin Md Yusof from the Royal Brunei Navy were two of seven International Officers (from Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United States, and Saudi Arabia) working with the SAF Command Team.
DMJ: What was the SAF's role in CTF 151, and what did CTF 151 accomplish during the period under RSN command?
Rear Admiral Harris Chan: The SAF commanded CTF 151 from March to June 2011, the second time the SAF has been given the command. CTF 151 operates under the ambit of the CMF and cooperates with forces from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), European Union Naval Forces (EUNAVFOR) and other independent naval deployers such as China, India, Indonesia and Russia. CTF 151 also works closely with various maritime agencies such as the UK Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to share information and coordinate actions at sea. The primary role of CTF 151 was in the coordination of counter-piracy operations to disrupt piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
During our command, CTF 151 was also the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC) coordinator from 15th March 2011 to 25th June 2011 and was responsible to plan for the force flow within the IRTC, and to ensure that the area was comprehensively covered by the coalition warships from CTF 151, NATO and EUNAVFOR. This required us to work closely with them to coordinate the disposition of the warships, while balancing their differing operational needs and national tasking. There were high-risk areas within the IRTC, and our priority was to ensure that the ships patrolling in these locations were able to respond swiftly to any piracy incidents. Whenever a piracy incident occurred in the IRTC, CTF 151 would direct the initial counter-piracy response by tasking the nearest coalition ship to conduct an investigation. The tight linkages that have been established with the coalition ships in the area have enabled the successful disruption of a number of pirate attacks during SAF's tenure as the CTF 151 command team.
The SAF-led CTF 151 also shared intelligence reports and analysis with the rest of the coalition forces, which enabled a more coordinated operation against the pirates.
In addition, we conducted numerous ship visits with not only the navies participating in CTF 151 and EUNAVFOR, but also those from independently deployed navies. By the end of our command tour, we had visited ships from the navies of China, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, the UK and the US. These visits were conducted with the aim of forging closer ties amongst the naval forces, strengthening coordination and cooperation, and reinforcing the need for tight information sharing.
We also conducted regular counter-piracy exercises to enhance the interoperability amongst the various naval forces at sea. Initiated by the last SAF-led CTF 151 command team during their tenure in 2010, the aim of the exercise is to familiarise units under CTF 151 with counter-piracy processes and responses. During our tenure, we conducted a total of eight exercises with naval ships from Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, the UK, the US, as well as with the New Zealand Defence Forces team currently leading CTF 151.
DMJ: What assets have the SAF deployed in the Gulf of Aden and what are the logistical challenges involved?
Rear Admiral Harris Chan: To date, the SAF has deployed three Task Groups (TGs) to participate in the counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden, and have taken command of CTF 151 twice. The first TG deployment was from April to July 2009, the second from June to September 2010 and the third TG was deployed in August this year. Each TG comprised a Landing Ship Tank (LST), two Super Puma helicopters as well as 229 men and women from the navy, air force and the army. In April this year, the SAF also deployed a Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the first time to perform maritime surveillance operations in the Gulf of Aden.
Deployments of such extended nature require us to understand thoroughly the logistical support required, and to continuously learn and adapt, in order to overcome challenges. A case in point is how the SAF adapted and developed a robust maintenance regime for the land-based Super Puma helicopters, to ensure they remain safe and operationally ready for deployments at sea. To optimise our lean manning resources, we have leveraged on videoconferencing to facilitate troubleshooting support with the help of engineering experts back home in order to enable precise and expeditious rectification of defects at sea.
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Benefits of information sharing were also apparent when information was shared timely to create awareness among forces at sea, assets in the air, the merchant shipping community and other navies operating in the region when RSN commanded CTF 151 in the Gulf of Aden. Besides CENTRIXS (US and US coalition members' communications system) and MERCURY (British initiative - real time communications tool for independent navies and SHADE participants on counter-piracy patrol), the RSN also introduced the use of the portable ACCESS 2 system to various navies (Djibouti Maritime HQ, Bahrain SNR, Yemeni Coast Guard and Pakistan Navy) without CENTRIXS to facilitate greater information sharing and to enhance their situational awareness. The Singapore led mission acquired new capabilities such as geo-spatial analysis and OSINT for the duration of the RSN's command on CTF-151.
Dr Ng (second from left) disembarking from the S-70B naval helicopter after observing a disruption operations drill. With him is Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng (far left).
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Rear Admiral Jackson Chia, Head of Naval Operations, Republic of Singapore Navy visited Vice Admiral Miller, Commander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Bahrain, September 11. As Head of Naval Operations for the Republic of Singapore Navy Rear Admiral Chia visited CMF to see in person how Singaporean military assets are assisting Combined Maritime Forces with maritime security missions in the region.
Singapore has been a staunch supporter of CMF for many years and has contributed a wide rage of assets encompassing ships, personnel and aircraft. More recently, in 2010 and 2011 it commanded Combined Task Force 151 (Counter Piracy). Republic of Singapore Ship (RSS) Intrepid has recently sailed from Singapore and will be joining CMF in its anti-piracy operations shortly.
RSS Intrepid's VBSS team in action during Dr Ng, the Minister of Defence's visit to the ship in the Gulf of Aden.
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September 19, 2012 -- RSS Intrepid and HMCS Regina, provide assistance to a stricken dhow in the Gulf of Aden.
“RSS Intrepid’s Sikorsky helicopter sighted a Yemeni dhow, whose crew were waving their hands, indicating some form of distress,” said Naval Lieutenant Jolene Lisi, Regina’s Operations Room Officer. “With that information, Regina’s Sea King helicopter located the dhow and provided further visual assessment. It then remained overhead until Regina arrived. As the closest vessel, the Canadian frigate was able to arrive and begin offering assistance within 30 minutes.”
Regina sent members of their small boat inspection team, an electrician and an interpreter in their rigid-hulled-inflatable boat (RHIB) to investigate and provide assistance. The dhow in distress had run out of both fuel and food. Regina was able to manoeuvre and secure the dhow alongside to provide fuel along with fresh food and water for the crew...
Dr Ng Eng Hen speaking to SAF task group personnel operating in the Gulf of Aden on board RSS Intrepid.
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(Left) Dr Ng (fourth from left) being briefed on the SAF task group's operation in the Gulf of Aden, on board the RSS Intrepid, together with him Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng (on his right) and Non-Residential Ambassador to Oman Teng Theng Dar (on his left). (Right) Commander SAF Task Group Colonel Frederick Chew (far left) talking Dr Ng (second from left) through a compliant boarding operation drill.
I visited our SAF Task Group recently and reminded them to remain vigilant and to maintain high professional standards. Our boys are taking their mission seriously and train repeatedly to disrupt pirates. I saw one of their training missions first hand. First, sophisticated sensors on board the RSS Intrepid and its Sikorsky naval helicopter (NH) provide early warning and precise intelligence on the piracy threat. The NH is launched and keeps a safe distance out of range from small arms and RPGs. Flares are launched to mark a line on the sea that the pirates should not cross. If they ignore these warning signals, our gunners fire warning shots. If pirates persist, serious consequences ensue, including boarding and disarming operations. Through it all, sophisticated command and control systems on board the RSS Intrepid provide close monitoring and orchestration of efforts.
30 September 2012 -- Newly appointed Commander Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) Rear Admiral Oguz Karaman from the Turkish Navy conducted a successful cross-deck evolution to RSS Intrepid from Turkish frigate F-492 TCG Gemlik (this is the 4th time the Turkish navy has taken command of CTF-151).
Commander CTF 151 Rear Admiral Oguz Karaman from the Turkish Navy receives a plaque from Colonel Frederick Chew, the Senior Officer onboard RSS Intrepid during a cross-deck on 23 September 2012.
Commander Hendrick Warnar (second from right) from Netherlands and the Future Plans Officer from CTF 151 staff discusses force flow movements with Commander CTF 151 Rear Admiral Oguz Karaman from the Turkish Navy (centre right), Colonel Frederick Chew (centre left) Senior Officer in the RSS Intrepid as Commanding Officer RSS Intrepid Lieutenant Colonel Vince Tan (left) whilst personnel from both staffs look on.
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RSS Stalwart is mid-way through RSN’s longest naval deployment this year and will return to Singapore in November 2012, having taken part in Exercise Kakadu and Singaroo in Australia and it will take part in Exercise Lion Zeal (from 15 to 18 Oct 2012).
Prime Minster, Lee Hsien Loong visits RSS Stalwart in Wellington, New Zealand. On the last stop of his official visit to New Zealand, he hosted New Zealand's Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman on board the RSS Stalwart, docked at Queens wharf, Wellington ahead of Exercise Lion Zeal. Beyond FPDA exercises (Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand) and the long standing defence ties between the countries, New Zealand also signed a Defence Cooperation Arrangement with Singapore in May 2009.
ME2 Shabin Michael (far right) briefing New Zealand Minister of Defence Dr Jonathan Coleman (left), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (2nd from left) being briefed on the operations of RSS Stalwart, in the presence of Singapore Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Ng Chee Peng (3rd from left).
"I think the navy is a very important part of our security. We are a trading nation. We have a port and we depend on the Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC)... The navy helps us to safeguard the immediate security of Singapore and the approaches to Singapore. [It also] works with other navies in the region for the broader security of Singapore and the safety of South East Asia."
Exercise Lion Zeal (from 15 to 18 Oct 2012) 15 Oct 2012 -- RSN Commander 1st Flotilla, Colonel Giam Hock Koon (left) interacting with Captain RNZN Fleet Operational Support, Captain James Gilmour (right) at the opening ceremony of Exercise Lion Zeal. Established in 1999, Exercise Lion Zeal aims to enhance the interoperability and professionalism of both navies. This year’s exercise is hosted by the RNZN and the participants include RSS Stalwart, an RSN Formidable-class frigate; HMNZS Te Kaha, an RNZN ANZAC-class frigate; and HMNZS Endeavour, an RNZN replenishment tanker.
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Fifty ships and aircraft from Japan, Australia, the United States and Singapore participated in Japan's Fleet Review at Sagami Bay, 40 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. The Review included an impressive display of a vast range of maritime tactics including submarine manoeuvres surface ship movements, gun salutes and aircraft evolutions. Japan’s Fleet Review began in 1868 when the Imperial Navy welcomed His Majesty Emperor Meiji off Tempozan, Osaka. The review has been conducted every three years since 1957.
15 October 2012 -- RSS Persistence and USS Shiloh form up behind HMAS Sydney to make up the Celebratory Cruise Unit for the Japanese Self Defence Force International Fleet Review. Pix and story taken from the ADF website.
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30 January 2013 – ST announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the design and build of eight new vessels. Design of the vessels will commence immediately and the delivery of these vessels is expected to be from 2016 onwards. These 8 new vessels will replace the Republic of Singapore Navy’s existing 11 Fearless class 55 m patrol vessels. The new vessels for the Singapore Navy will be equipped with enhanced combat systems and integrated communications suite (see Mindef announcement, here) and will be operational to replace the existing 55m vessels by 2020. I note that Mindef conducted a life-extension programme and a capabilities upgrade the older 62m Victory Class (commissioned in 1990/1) but not the 55m hull form.
20 Feb 2013 -- Singapore has signed a contract for two additional Sikorsky S-70B seaborne helicopters, with the rotocraft due for delivery in 2016. The new aircraft will have a "different weapons kit" to the Republic of Singapore Navy's existing fleet of six S-70Bs, says an industry source, who declines to provide exact details about how they will be equipped...
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Singapore inaugurated a Peace Triton detachment in the United States Navy (USN) Maritime Strike Weapons School in San Diego on 16 November 2010; originally acquiring 6 Seahawks, for the 6 Formidable Class frigates. It clear to Singaporean watchers that Singapore needed to acquire more Seahawks for fleet replacement training, so this additional purchase comes as no surprise.
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These photos are very nice especially the ones show the crew reuniting with their loved ones.I also like the ones with the RSN's newest submarine RSS Archer. The Endurance was built in Singapore or was a surplus vessel purchased from the U.S. or U.K.?
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