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First Littoral Mission Vessel LMV Independence Joins the Republic of Singapore Navy Fleet
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The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) welcomed a new addition to its fleet as Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) Independence finished its sea trials and cruised to its new home at Tuas Naval Base on 26 May. LMV Independence is one of the eight LMVs that will replace the current Fearless-class Patrol Vessels (PVs). The new ships will be more efficient than their predecessors in areas such as speed and versatility.
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... ew&id=4038

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Saab's input is not mentioned at all, but I would not be surprised to see similar, slightly bigger ships appear in the Baltic. Bigger for incorporating more ASuW punch (RBS15?) and more ASW capability (not necessarily both on the same vessel, but building a class of high commonality).
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This design actually looks quite a bit like a Gowind OPV (IMHO)... and the Gowind is being offered to Poland so we may see some lookalike ships sailing the Baltic in the (near) future

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IMDEX 2017 in Singapore


Republic of Singapore Navy International Maritime Review 2017


In this video, coverage of:
- ST Marine Vanguard series
- ST Marine Venus USV
- Republic of Singapore Navy A244/S Light Weight Torpedo
- Republic of Singapore Navy ScanEagle UAV
- Republic of Singapore Navy Protector USV
- Republic of Singapore Navy Combatant Craft Medium
- Republic of Singapore Navy K-Ster Expendable Mine Disposable System
- Deep Trekker ROV
- STM Fast Attack Craft FAC 55
- ARES Shipyard ARES 100 SAT special operations boat


Day 2 at IMDEX Asia 2017 in Singapore. Navy Recognition spent the day at Changi Naval Base for the Warships Display. We bring you an overview of the vessels presence this year and we focused on USS Sterett, USS Coronado, HTMS Chakri Naruebet and FS Prairial.


In this video, coverage of:
- Rafael C-Dome
- Saab Next Generation Anti-ship Missile
- Saab Swordfish MPA
- TKMS Type 218SG for RSN
- Bharat Dynamics / DRDO Varunastra Heavyweight torpedo
- Leonardo systems aboard PPA

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Aboard the Republic of Singapore Navy's Next Generation LMV RSS Independence
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During IMDEX Asia 2017, the international maritime defence exhibition held last month in Singapore, Navy Recognition had the chance to get aboard the latest addition to the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fleet: RSS Independence, the first of the next generation Littoral Mission Vessel, designed and built by local shipyard ST Marine.
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... dence.html

IMDEX Asia 2017: ST Marine Unveiled the Endurance 170 LHD
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At IMDEX Asia 2017, the international maritime defence exhibition held last month in Singapore, local shipyard ST Marine unveiled a new addition to its Endurance family: The Endurance 170 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD).
Based on the existing Endurance 160 design, the new vessel was designed as a multipurpose command and support ship for maritime operations. It can act as a command and logistic support vessel for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and search and rescue operations. The Endurance 170 LHD can also conduct amphibious operations and project power (troops and equipment) via ship to shore connectors or helicopters.
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... 0-lhd.html

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ST Engineering Launched Final Littoral Mission Vessel for Republic of Singapore Navy
The Marine arm of ST Engineering has successfully launched the final of eight Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs), RSS Fearless, for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)
https://www.navalnews.com/news/2019/01/ ... pore-navy/

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@XAV
Have you seen or heard anything that suggests the RSN will not be going the LHD route to replace the current Endurance class ships, as I came across this blog that seems to have graphic from the RSN that suggest the new ships will be enlarged LPD, any news on this development?

https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/20 ... ights.html

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Looking at the JMMS it looks like an LPD but with increased aviation facilities, actually bigger than those on the Endurance so they are likely to be larger platforms to encompass this as well as having a larger well deck. If so they could be of interest to the RN as a multi mission platform to replace some or all of the RN's and RFA's platforms.

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R686 wrote:@XAV
Have you seen or heard anything that suggests the RSN will not be going the LHD route to replace the current Endurance class ships, as I came across this blog that seems to have graphic from the RSN that suggest the new ships will be enlarged LPD, any news on this development?

https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/20 ... ights.html
I am not 100% sure yet, I already heard that a number of shipbuilders who were pitching their designs 2 years ago at IMDEX Asia won't be back... and that in itself is usually a good indicator of market trends... I'll ask around and for sure i'll find out more at IMDEX Asia 2019 in May

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Republic of Singapore Navy launches first Type 218SG Invincible-class submarine
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s first Type 218SG « Invincible-class » submarine, Invincible, was launched today at the Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Shipyard (TKMS) in Kiel, Germany.
https://www.navalnews.com/news/2019/02/ ... submarine/

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Singapore MINDEF Outlines Future Procurement Plans
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In a document titled “Building the Next Generation Singapore Armed Forces”, Singapore’s Ministry of Defense outlines the future of the nation state’s forces in 2030 and beyond, as well as some of its procurement plans.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ent-plans/

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This is the reason why I keep my eyes on
- Singapore (the sun rises from there)
- Israel (the recruits are 50/50... I look at the other 50)
- and Finland, after all they plan to take out 10 for every one of them (the 11th coming in might turn out to be ' a problem'... but then again: other things may have kicked up by the time that point is reached)
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Day 1 video coverage at IMDEX Asia 2019, the international maritime defence exhibition held in Singapore. In this video we are focusing on:
- The future MRCV program of the Republic of Singapore Navy
- ST Engineering Vanguard 130 Multi Role Vessel - DAMEN Shipyards' Crossover design for MRCV program
- ST Engineering Super Swift range of fast patrol boats
- ST Engineering Integrated Ship Bridge Simulator
- JMSDF's Helicopter Destroyer JS Izumo DDH-183

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I think the Damen design has a lot of possibilities. It is what a Littoral Strike Ship should be in many ways, being able to operate independently even in high threat areas, rather than that proposed by our Ex Defence Secretary. That was more a mobile base though, instead of a mini LPD.

I didn't realise that the JMSDF had adopted the RAM system.

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Day 2

In this video we are focusing on the international presence at the show and we are covering:
- Lacroix Sylena Mk2 Decoy Launching System
- Terma contract with Indonesian Navy for KCR 60 class
- Saab new light weight torpedo
- Israel Shipyards new OPV design
- Rafael Typhoon Mk-30c naval gun system


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Glad to hear that the Swedes are going for 'littoral supremacy' with their new lightweight, shallow water torp... which can become a 'loitering munition' with its low-speed option.

The Finnish Hamina class are also getting it (in their MLU) and they are not at all large vessels... which helps with numbers; having ASW where you might need it.
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Having it as an option on the Wildcat could be a worthwhile capability to explore.

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xav wrote:In a document titled “Building the Next Generation Singapore Armed Forces”, Singapore’s Ministry of Defense outlines the future of the nation state’s forces in 2030 and beyond, as well as some of its procurement plans.
The graph about the future, posted by the Singapore MoD and then by your good self, showed both a joint mission support ship and multi-role ships of more of a frigate shape.

After the show, would it seem that both are coming/ planned, or it will be one or the other (class), the preference still to be decided?
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Aren't the Multi-role vessels aimed at replacing the last of their FACs and improving the range and capabilities of their Navy?

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ArmChairCivvy wrote:
xav wrote:In a document titled “Building the Next Generation Singapore Armed Forces”, Singapore’s Ministry of Defense outlines the future of the nation state’s forces in 2030 and beyond, as well as some of its procurement plans.
The graph about the future, posted by the Singapore MoD and then by your good self, showed both a joint mission support ship and multi-role ships of more of a frigate shape.

After the show, would it seem that both are coming/ planned, or it will be one or the other (class), the preference still to be decided?
The MRCV (frigate mothership) will come first... but they still have a requirement for an LHD type vessel... possibly for F35

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Now some exotic vessels that are rarely in the spotlight... The RSN never cease to impress me on how "avant guarde" they are... always one step ahead.... The Thai navy ship was REALLY nice, a true warship. The Myanmar frigate was... interesting :) note that several of its systems are from North Korea origins...

Day 3 video coverage at IMDEX Asia 2019, the international maritime defence exhibition held in Singapore.

In this video we are focusing on the warships display at Changi Naval Base and we are covering:
- Republic of Singapore Navy unmanned systems (Venus 16, K-Ster and MRCV)
- Royal Thai Navy HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej (FFG 471)
- Bangladesh Navy BNS Shadhinota (F111)
- Myanmar Navy Frigate King Kyan Sit Thar (F12)


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Singapore Navy’s First Type 218SG Invincible-Class Submarine Started Sea Trials
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The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s first Type 218SG submarine, RSS Invincible, started sea trials on Monday. This is the first of three « Invincible-class » submarines under construction at Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Shipyard (TKMS) in Kiel, Germany.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ea-trials/

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We could do with a few of those to compliment the Rivers in keeping an eye of French fishermen in UK waters, as well as the Spanish, Dutch, Belgians and so on. Now we just need Robotic Boarding Parties to go with them.

Great video as always though.

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