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Saturday, December 10, 2005

Singapore navy launches fifth stealth frigate

Formidable-class frigate
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng on Friday launched the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fifth stealth frigate, RSS Stalwart, at the Singapore Technologies Marine shipyard.

RSS Stalwart joined the RSN as the fourth locally-built frigate since the Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) started a Formidable-class frigate program a decade ago.

According to the program, RSN will acquire a total of six new stealth frigates to replace its Missile Gunboats which have been in service for more than 30 years.

"Highly capable and designed with stealth characteristics, the frigates' multi-dimensional war-fighting capabilities can be synergized with the combat capabilities of our air and land forces through the effective use of advanced communications and information technology," Wong said.

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