Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and his wife, Ivy Ng who is the CEO of SingHealth, were in Germany yesterday (18 Feb) to launch Singapore's first Type 218SG advanced submarine, which has much more firepower.
The submarine built by the German defence contractor Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has many advanced capabilities and was named "Invincible" by MINDEF. It is one of the 4 submarines ordered from MINDEF. The other 3, named "Impeccable", "Illustrious" and "Inimitable", will be delivered from 2022.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Ng said that Singapore faces threats in the maritime domain, including terrorism, the shipping of illegal arms, weapons of mass destruction and people, as well as piracy.
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Made for Singapore: First of four custom-built RSN submarines launched in Germany
The first of four customised submarines designed for operations in Singapore's shallow & busy tropical waters was launched in Germany on Monday (Feb 18).
Speaking to reporters after the launch ceremony in Kiel, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the acquisition of the submarines was "timely", with the maritime environment around Singapore facing security challenges & other Asian countries increasing their defence spending.
The 70-metre long vessel, christened the Invincible, is the first of 4 new submarines custom-built to Singapore's needs. Among other things, they will possess longer endurance and greater weapons-carrying capacity.
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Customisation of Type 218SG submarine includes use of materials suited to saltier Singapore waters
Starting on a clean slate has allowed Singapore to customise the new Type 218SG submarines more extensively, compared to what it could do with second-hand submarines.
Some of the customisations include using materials that are more suited to the saltier Singapore waters, having more automation that affords crew members more rest, & also incorporating design elements that are tailored to the average Singaporean sailor's body size and strength.
Mr Ong Li Koon, director of naval systems at the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), revealed these features when he spoke to reporters on Monday (Feb 18) before the launch ceremony of a new Type 218SG submarine in the port city of Kiel, Germany.
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Singapore buys 4 customised submarines from Germany
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) purchased four new submarines from Germany, with the first one already fully functional.
The wife of Defence Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Ivy Ng, launched The Invincible-class or Type 218SG submarine at the thyssenKrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel, Germany, on February 18 (Monday).
While it is still in Germany, Invincible will be undergoing a series of sea trials before being delivered to Singapore in 2021.
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Invincible, first of Singapore's biggest and most advanced submarines, launches in Germany
Singapore's acquisition of 4 new Type 218SG submarines, which offer more firepower and combat options, is a timely move as maritime security challenges evolve and countries beef up their submarine fleets, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen.
Speaking on Monday (Feb 18) at the launch of the first Type 218SG submarine named Invincible, Dr Ng said Singapore faces threats in the maritime domain, including terrorism, the shipping of illegal arms, weapons of mass destruction and people, as well as piracy.
He also noted that in Asia, defence spending has increased significantly, reaching US$447 billion in 2017, an increase of about 61% from 2008, with many countries modernising their armed forces.
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