The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) traces its origins to the Royal Navy in the 1930s
with only 2 gunboats.
Today, RSN is one of the most sophisticated navies in the region.
In this video, we look at the capability of Singapore's navy.
The fleet is responsible for operations beyond the Singapore Straits.
Notable operations include Operation Blue Sapphire
in the Gulf of Aden.
The First Flotilla comprises 6 Formidable-class stealth frigates.
These are derivatives of the French Navy's La Fayette-class frigate.
They are armed with 1 OTO Melara 76mm gun,
2 Typhoon 25mm guns,
4 heavy machine guns,
8 Harpoon surface-to-surface missiles,
a mix of 32 Aster 15 or 30 surface-to-air missiles
and some torpedoes.
Additionally, they are supported by Sikorsky S-70B naval helicopters
and Fokker 50 maritime patrol aircraft,
enhancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
and over-the-horizon-targeting (OTHT) capabilities.
The Third Flotilla consists of 4 Endurance-class LSTs.
These LSTs provide sea transportation,
logistical support
and amphibious warfare capability.
The LSTs are armed with the following:
The Seventh Flotilla comprises 2 Swedish Challenger-class submarines,
2 Swedish Archer-class submarines
and German-made Invincible-class submarines.
The Eighth Flotilla is composed of 6 Victory-class missile corvettes
armed with the following:
These missile corvettes are also equipped with the ScanEagle UAV.
The Maritime Security Command (MARSEC)
is responsible for operations within Singapore territorial waters.
The Maritime Security and Response Flotilla (MSRF) comprises 4 Sentinel-class
Maritime Security and Response Vessels (MSRVs),
refurbished Fearless-class patrol vessels, armed with the following:
The Second Flotilla consists of 8 Independence-class LMVs
armed with the following:
The Sixth Flotilla consists of 4 Bedok-class MCMVs
armed with the following:
and other unmanned systems such as AUV
and USV.
The Ninth Flotilla is responsible for the protection of naval bases and installations
via training and deployment of security troopers and sea soldiers.
The 180 Squadron comprises Accompanying Sea Security Teams (ASSeT)
responsible for boarding and conducting checks on merchant vessels.
Of course, none of RSN ships would be able to sail without the Naval Logistics Command
(NALCOM) that is responsible for maintenance and logistical support,
or the Maritime Training and Doctrine Command (MTDC) that is responsible for training of
future sailors and doctrine development,
and the Naval Medical Service (NMS) that provides medical support.
The NDU
comprises naval divers that perform a variety of operations
ranging from underwater clearance,
explosive ordnance disposal
to special operations and counter-terrorism.
In upcoming years, the RSN plans to acquire Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs) to replace
the Victory-class missile corvettes.
These MRCVs would perform distributed warfare via the deployment of various unmanned systems
and are expected to be ready by 2027.
The RSN also plans to acquire Joint Multi-Mission Ships (JMMS)
which could function as quasi-aircraft carriers to allow fighter jets
such as the F-35Bs to operate from.
Never backing in adversity, forward we'll march on to victory
We're the ones, the sons of the sea
Mighty men of the Singapore navy
We will stand for the right, we will fight till the end
We will always be true to our land~