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Singapore Commissions Two Littoral Mission Vessels

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

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Singapore Commissions Two Littoral Mission Vessels

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The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) commissioned two Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) at Changi Naval Base on Tuesday.The LMVs were developed by the RSN, the Defence Science and Technology Agency, and Singapore’s ST Engineering. The Singapore Defense Ministry said the commissioning of the RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity is a “significant milestone” in the Navy’s transformation to strengthen capabilities.These are the second and third of eight total planned LMVs that will replace the Fearless-class Patrol Vessels, which have been…

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