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Tuesday, December 06, 2011

RSS Archer submarine now operational, will join 171 Squadron

RSS ArcherThe first of Singapore's most advanced pair of submarines was commissioned on Friday, sharpening the capabilities of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in underwater warfare.

The RSS Archer was declared operational, following more than two years of tests and torpedo-firing exercises in Sweden and in the warmer and more corrosive waters here.

The 60.5m diesel-electric Archer-class vessel will be added to the RSN's 171 Squadron, which now comprises four ageing Challenger-class submarines.

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