Singapore Ministry of Defence, The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fifth frigate, RSS Stalwart, was launched on 9 Dec 2005 by Mrs Wong Kan Seng, wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Mr Wong Kan Seng, at the Singapore Technologies Marine shipyard. DPM Wong officiated at the launching ceremony.
The launch of RSS Stalwart marks another milestone for the frigate programme. In the next phase, RSS Stalwart, the fourth frigate to be built locally, will undergo harbour and sea trials.
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