Republic of Singapore Navy
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Navy of the Republic of Singapore |
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| Lineup | April 1, 1975 |
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 Singapore
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| Armed forces | Singapore Armed Forces |
| Type | Armed forces ( navy ) |
| Strength | 5,000 + 5,000 reservists |
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| Flag of the RSN |
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The Navy of the Republic of Singapore ( English : Republic of Singapore Navy , abbreviated RSN ) is the naval force of the armed forces of the Republic of Singapore .
The city-state of Singapore maintains to protect its sea lanes as compared to the small size of the country's relatively large navy with 5,000 soldiers (including 1,800 conscripts ) plus 5000 quickly be activated reservists . The navy's duties include protecting against piracy in the Strait of Malacca .
Naval bases
The RSN operates three naval bases ( Sembawang Naval Base , Tuas Naval Base and Changi Naval Base ). The former Brani Naval Base was abandoned.
organization
The naval command is subordinate to the fleet command (with two flotillas ), the combat swimmer command , coastal command , logistics command and training command .
fleet
The official prefix of Singaporean ship names is RSS ( Republic of Singapore Ship ).
Singapore's Navy has the following ships, among others:
- 4 submarines :
- 2 Challenger class boats
- 2 Archer class boats
- 4 boats of the German class 218 SG were ordered
- 6 Frigate the Formidable class ( Formidable , Intrepid , Steadfast , Tenacious , Stalwart and Supreme )
- 6 Victory-class corvettes
- 18 speedboats :
- 8 Independence class boats
- 10 fearless class boats
- 4 Bedko-class mine clearance boats
- 4 landing ships of the Endurance Class
In addition, a submarine rescue ship ( MV Swift Rescue ) and a training ship ( MV Avatar ).
Web links
- The Navy of Singapore website (English)
