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Republic of Singapore Navy Commissions Littoral Mission Vessel - RSS Independence.
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 LMV RSS Independence. Picture: RSN |
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| The names of the RSN's eight LMVs are RSS Independence, RSS Sovereignty, RSS Unity, RSS Justice, RSS Indomitable, RSS Fortitude, RSS Dauntless, and RSS Fearless. The LMVs will be able to carry out maritime security operations and safeguarding of our sea lines of communication more effectively and efficiently. Although larger in size, the LMVs with the innovative design, will be able to operate with a leaner crew size. Adopting the concept of “mission modularity”, these vessels are highly configurable and can embark on a range of mission modules to meet the specific mission needs. The first LMV will be delivered to the Navy in first quarter of 2016. |
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 The RSN celebrated today its 50th birthday and commissioned its first LMV, RSS Independence. Picture: RSN |
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| The LMV sensor suite includes: Thales NS100 3D Surveillance Radar Kelvin Hughes Sharpeye Navivation Radar Stelop Compass D EO Director and 360 degrees all round Surveillance System The LMV weapon systems includes: An Oto Melara 76mm main gun MBDA VL Mica surface to air missiles Oto Melara 12.7mm Hitrole remote weapon stations Rafale 25mm Typhoon remote weapon station |
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