Navy unveils new maritime security flotilla, with armed ships that can go alongside vessels quickly

on January 26, 2021

SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) on Tuesday (Jan 26) inaugurated its new Maritime and Security Response Flotilla (MSRF), aimed at boosting Singapore’s maritime security capabilities.

Republic of Singapore Navy frigate RSS Formidable (68) steams alongside the Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra (F 31) in the Bay of Bengal during exercise Malabar (US Navy photo).

The new flotilla will initially operate four Sentinel-class maritime security and response vessels (MSRV) and two maritime security and response tugboats (MSRT).

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Source: channelnewsasia.com

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