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New season, new technology
2007
The Formidable-class frigates signalled the RSN's transformation into the 3rd Generation Navy, with the first frigate, RSS Formidable, commissioned in 2007. Armed with cutting-edge combat systems, the frigates replaced the MGBs and provided the RSN with greater "strike" naval warfare capabilities. The warships can operate with Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk naval helicopters, which further enhance the frigates' warfighting abilities in the air and underwater dimensions.
A formidable Navy
5 May 2007
Marking the RSN’s 40th year, the first Formidable-class Frigate, RSS Formidable, was commissioned on 5 May 2007.
Raising our professional stature
27 June – 31 July 2008
RSS Steadfast, our Formidable-class Frigate, participated in the multilateral Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercise for the first time from 27 June to 31 July 2008. It successfully carried out a Harpoon anti-ship missile live-firing off the coast of Hawaii.
A fully operational Frigate Squadron
16 January 2009
RSS Stalwart and RSS Supreme were commissioned on 16 January 2009, marking the completion of a journey for the frigate squadron of six frigates.
The flying Navy
May 2009
The first three Sikorsky S-70B Seahawks naval helicopters were delivered in May 2009. These naval helicopters operated off the Formidable-class Frigates, greatly extending the range and capabilities of our Fleet. They achieved full operational capability in 2012.
Keeping sea lanes free
2009
The RSN deploys the RSS Persistence, an Endurance-class Landing Ship Tank, together with two RSAF Super Puma helicopters, to support counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden in 2009.
Taking multinational command
January 2010
Singapore takes command of Combined Task Force 151, a multinational counter-piracy task force, for the first time in January 2010. Led by Rear-Admiral (RADM) Bernard Miranda, the CTF 151 command team coordinated counter-piracy operations to deter and disrupt piracy in the Gulf of Aden.