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Minister for Defence Commissions RSS Archer


(Source: Singapore Ministry of Defence; issued Dec. 2, 2011)



Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at a ceremony to mark the commissioning of the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) first Archer-class submarine, RSS Archer, at Changi Naval Base this morning. During the ceremony, Dr Ng presented the commissioning warrant to Commanding Officer, RSS Archer, Lieutenant-Colonel (LTC) Jack Nyeo. Dr Ng also visited RSS Archer where he was briefed by LTC Jack Nyeo on the enhanced capabilities of RSS Archer.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Dr Ng highlighted that the RSN would continue to build up and modernise its maritime warfare capabilities to better safeguard Singapore's interest. "The strengthening of our submarine capability is in line with this overall development plan to allow the RSN to better exploit the underwater dimension in maritime operations," said Dr Ng.

He added that, RSS Archer, as the first Archer-class submarine, significantly enhances the RSN's submarine capability and strengthens Singapore's ability to contribute to the peace and stability of the region.

The Archer-class submarines were acquired from the Royal Swedish Navy in 2005 and RSS Archer was launched on 16 June 2009 in Karlskrona, Sweden. The first Archer-class submarine arrived in Singapore on 17 August 2011 and had successfully conducted various system verifications and sea trials in local conditions as part of its operationalisation process.

With the enhanced capabilities and combat system such as the Air Independent Propulsion and advanced sonar systems, the Archer-class submarines will increase the RSN's operational readiness to better secure the seaward defence of Singapore.

The pioneer crew of RSS Archer had completed comprehensive training comprising a Submarine System Training Phase, where they were taught to operate the various advanced systems, as well as a Team Training phase, where mission-oriented trainings were conducted.

Also present at the ceremony were Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Neo Kian Hong, Permanent Secretary (Defence Development) Dr Tan Kim Siew, Chief Defence Scientist Quek Tong Boon, Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng as well as senior officers from the SAF.

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Deixo uma pergunta: Dez/doze navios desta classe não contribuiriam para restabelecer a credibilidade do Poder Naval nacional?

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P44 escreveu:

Deixo uma pergunta: Dez/doze navios desta classe não contribuiriam para restabelecer a credibilidade do Poder Naval nacional?

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Grande abraço

Kelvin Hughes supplies its SharpEye navigation radar to Republic of Singapore Navy for LMVs

Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and security surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that it is supplying its SharpEye™ navigation radar for the Republic of Singapore Navy's Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) programme.


A unique design feature of the LMVs is the co-location of the ship's vital controls in an Integrated Command Centre. This area in the ship houses the LMV's Bridge, Combat Information Centre, and Machinery Control Room - which are usually housed in separate parts of a warship.

Picture of LMV Independence by RSN/ Chua Soon Lye

The lead ship of the fleet, Independence, was delivered in May of this year equipped with two I-Band (X-band) SharpEye™ systems. A further seven vessels will be similarly equipped with the same I-Band SharpEye™ systems.

These eight new LMVs will replace the Singapore Navy's current fleet of Fearless-class patrol vessels and is configurable to undertake a wide spectrum of operations.

With its solid-state technology, SharpEye™ does not require a magnetron and transmits a low power, patented pulse sequence. Doppler processing adds another dimension to the analysis of the radar returns and increases the probability of detection of targets. Through a series of electronic filters, SharpEye™ is able to distinguish between targets of interest and clutter caused by adverse weather conditions. Customisable waveforms can be configured for specific threats and to track specific targets, such as helicopters.

Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and security surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that it is supplying its SharpEye™ navigation radar for the Republic of Singapore Navy's Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) programme.
Kelvin Hughes SharpEye Upmast Radar with carbon composite housing at DSEI


Photo: Navy Recognition

Alan Koong, Kelvin Hughes' Regional Sales Manager, commented: "We're delighted to be helping the Republic of Singapore Navy to maximise the effectiveness of its new LMV fleet. This is a further vote of confidence in our industry-leading SharpEye™ technology which is currently being employed by 27 of the world's navies."

The names of the RSN's eight LMVs are RSS Independence, RSS Sovereignty, RSS Unity, RSS Justice, RSS Indomitable, RSS Fortitude, RSS Dauntless, and RSS Fearless.

The eight Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) will replace the Navy’s Fearless Class Patrol Vessels. The LMVs will be able to carry out maritime security operations and safeguarding of our sea lines of communication more effectively and efficiently. Although larger in size, the LMVs with the innovative design, will be able to operate with a leaner crew size. Adopting the concept of “mission modularity”, these vessels are highly configurable and can embark on a range of mission modules to meet the specific mission needs. The first LMV will be delivered to the Navy in first quarter of 2016.

The LMV sensor suite will include:
Thales NS100 3D Surveillance Radar
Kelvin Hughes Sharpeye Navivation Radar
Stelop Compass D EO Director and 360 degrees all round Surveillance System

The LMV weapon systems will include:
An Oto Melara 76mm main gun
MBDA VL Mica surface to air missiles
Oto Melara 12.7mm Hitrole remote weapon stations
Rafale 25mm Typhoon remote weapon station

ST Marine lays keel for Singapore's fourth Littoral Mission Vessel

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
31 August 2016


The RSN's first-of-class LMV, Independence, during its launch ceremony on 3 July 2015. Fourth vessel in the class was laid on 26 May 2016. Source: IHS/Ridzwan Rahmat
Key Points
Singapore has laid down its fourth Independence-class warship
Progress indicates that the republic is on track to operate all eight platforms by 2020
Singapore shipbuilder ST Marine has laid down a fourth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) on order for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), the country's Ministry of Defence confirmed with IHS Jane's on 31 August.

The platform, which is a part of an eight-vessel contract signed between the Singapore government and ST Marine that was announced in January 2013, was laid on 26 May at ST Marine's shipyard in Jurong. First- and second-of-class, Independence and Sovereignty , were launched on July 2015 and April 2016 respectively.

The LMV has been jointly designed by Saab Kockums AB and ST Marine. The ships will replace the RSN's fleet of 11 Fearless-class patrol vessels that have been in service since the mid-1990s.

The 1,250-tonne platform features a length of 80 m, a beam of 12 m, and a draught of 3 m. Each vessel is powered by two MTU 20V 4000 M93 engines and can attain top speeds in excess of 27 kt, and a standard range of 3,500 n miles at 15 kt.

The LMV can accommodate a baseline crew complement of 23, including five officers, and features mission endurance of 14 days.

The vessel's offensive capabilities are provided by one Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid main gun, two Oto Melara Hitrole 12.7 mm remote-controlled weapon stations (one each on the port and starboard sides), and one Rafael 25 mm Typhoon stabilised naval gun system at the rear of the bridge section.

For defence against hostile aircraft and precision-guided munitions, the LMVs have been equipped with a 12-cell vertical launching system (VLS) in the forward section that can launch MBDA's VL Mica anti-air missiles.

The platform's aft section features a flight deck that can accommodate one medium-lift helicopter, and a launch and recovery system for two rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), or the Protector unmanned surface vessel (USV).

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Em visita o Japão chegou dia 19/08 e partiu dia 05/09.

Singapore's first Littoral Mission Vessel set for May 2017 commissioning

Kelvin Wong, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
13 October 2016


A total of eight Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels will be built for the Republic of Singapore Navy. Seen here is lead ship Independence. Source: IHS/Kelvin Wong

Independence, the lead ship of the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) development programme, is on track to be commissioned in May 2017.

Lieutenant Colonel Chew Chun-Chau, head of the LMV programme, told media during a sail out aboard Independence on 30 September that further testing of the ship's combat management system (CMS) and mission systems will be conducted over the following months leading up to its planned commissioning.

Lt Col Chew also highlighted that studies are under way to develop a series of mission modules that will enable the ship to be quickly configured for specialised roles. For example, he revealed that medical intervention modules - called Rapidly Deployable Maritime Containers (RDMC) - were trialled in July.

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ST Marine lays keel for Singapore's fifth Littoral Mission Vessel

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
11 November 2016


The third Littoral Mission Vessel on order for the Republic of Singapore Navy, Unity, at its launch ceremony in October 2016. ST Marine laid down the fifth vessel, Indomitable, on 11 November. Source: IHS/Ridzwan Rahmat

Shipbuilder ST Marine has laid down the fifth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) on order for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

The 1,250-tonne platform, which will be the future RSS Indomitable, was laid down on 11 November at the shipyard's facilities in Jurong.

Indomitable is part of a contract for eight LMVs acquired by the Singapore government to replace the RSN's 11 Fearless-class patrol boats, a number of which have been in service for more than 20 years.

First-of-class Independence was launched in July 2015, while third-of-class Unity was launched in October 2016. The fourth vessel, Justice, is currently under construction at ST Marine's facilities in Benoi, having been laid down in May 2016.

The LMV platform features a length of 80 m, a beam of 12 m, and a draught of 3 m. Powered by two MTU 20V 4000 M93 engines each, the platform can reach top speeds in excess of 27 kt, and a standard range of 3,500 n miles at 15 kt.

The LMV's suite of weapons include a 12-cell vertical launching system (VLS) in the forward section that can launch MBDA's VL Mica anti-air missiles, and one Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid main gun.

All eight LMVs are expected to be operational by 2020.

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RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity at its commissioning ceremony on 14 November.

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