RSS INDEPENDENCE: New Approaches to Defending the Littoral

摘要

Singapore has regularly provided assistance to neighbouring and friendly countries with its military assets, for example in response to events such as natural disaster and transportation mishaps, as well as on anti-piracy operations. The new warships are tasked with safeguarding the shores of the island nation, as well as conducting maritime security operations more effectively and efficiently. Flexibility in equipment loads means these ships can take on a wider range of missions which may not have been as easily performed by its predecessors. They will no doubt become the workhorses of the Republic of Singapore Navy, shouldering the responsibility of protecting the nation's sea lines of communication as well as ensuring the safe and open passage of its waters.