Generation Warfare



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Navy Open House 2013

 
Republic of Singapore Navy crest

Do you know that 20% of the world's sea trades pass through the ports in Singapore? Our country depends on the sea route to supply majority of our daily necessities. So who is responsible for ensuring secured sea lines of communication that is vital for Singapore? Yes, it is the Republic of Singapore Navy! The Navy does not only protect and secure Singapore's sea lines of communications but also to defend our country against sea-borne threats.



On the 19th of May, we visited the Navy Open House located at Changi Naval Base. Here are the photos we took during our visit there:


The Protector Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)
It is an unmanned integrated naval combat system based on a rigid hull inflatable boat. It has a complete sensor, navigation and weapon suite and can remotely controlled from shore or from ships at sea. It has proved to be highly effective in its deployment of Gulf of Aden (GoA) where it was used to conduct marine security operations.

USV Specifications



The Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats
The Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, also known as RHIBs, are most commonly used in maritime security roles such as base defence and security boarding operations.



Bedok Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV)


The MCMVs are based on the proven Swedish Landsort class of MCMV. They are highly maneuverable and capable of detecting, classifying, identifying and neutralising sea mines. With sophisticated navigation and ship handling system, they are able to navigate accurately and provide navigational assistance to shipping.



Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC)
FIC is a multi purpose high speed craft designed to the Arrow System (ASD) hull shape. The main mission profiles for this craft are patrol, border, protection, boarding, search and rescue.



Typhoon Gun
The Typhoon Gun System, is an advanced stabilized naval weapon system incorporating an on-mount Electro-Optical Surveilance System (EOS). It is remotely controlled and designed to provide effective and immediate respond to today's terror threats and is able to integrate with advance integrated defence suites.



Fast Craft Equipment and Personnel (FCEP)
FCEP is a high speed shallow draft landing craft capable of carrying passengers and provide transportation for troops and vehicles to and from out offshores training areas.



Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk Naval Helicopter
The S70B Seahawk naval helicopter come with the state-of-the-art avionics, sensors and sense-making systems. They play an essentioal role in the Anti- Surface and Anti-Submarine dimensions of warfare. With the longer range and wider reach of the helicopters, it allows the frigate to sense faster, see and shoot further. The capabilities provided by the frigate and naval helicopter will enhance the maritime force-level awareness and mission effectiveness of the RSN.



Bionix II MT
Bionix II is a network capable platform. It operates effectively as part of the 3rd generation army. This platform is also able to deliver accurate and lethal fire- power while providing enhanced crew protection.



Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV)

ICV provides infantry forces with enhanced protection, mobility and firepower. The platform also networks soldiers with other air and land weapon platforms, thus facilitating the delivery of information, and firepower in the battlefield.



Leopard Tank
Leopard 2 SG is the latest upgraded version from the Leopard 2A4. It is specially tailored to the specifications of the Singapore Armoured Forces (SAF) and manufactured exclusively for the use of the SAF Armour.



Hermes 450

It is a single unmanned aerial vehicle with advanced composite structure and optimised aerodynamics. Its longer flight endurance allows it to perform extended operations. It is also equipped with communication systems that can transfer imagery in real time to ground control stations.



Endurance Class Landing Ship Tank (LST)







Challenger Class Submarine
The RSS Chieftain



Formiddable-Class Frigate
The ship deals with multidimensional naval threats from the air, surface or underwater.



MV Swift Rescue
The Swift Rescue allows for the rapid and effective evacuation of personnel from distressed submarines.



There are also foreign ships and vessels displayed during that day...

USA's Kri Frans Kaisiepo



Experience the life of navy officers in the Experience Zone...

















Get to know their missions in the Mission Zone...




Models of the weapons used...

Barak Missile



White head torpedo
White head torpedo used by Frigates against submarines.



Aster Missile



Harpoon Missile



3D Model Ships displayed...





Autonomous Underwater Vehicle



Remotely Operated Vehicle



Visitors, with the smile on their faces...






Republic of Singapore Navy has forged strong ties and meaningful friendships with Navies all the around the world through bilateral and multilateral exercises. Navies get to learn from one another, increase mutual trust and understanding as well as improve their ability to operate with one another. Exercises between Singapore Navy and its foreign counterparts have increased both breadth and depth.








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Information and photos obtained from the Navy Open House 2013

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