Republic of Singapore Naval Ship Formidable at Visakhapatnam

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
30-October, 2016 16:04 IST
Republic of Singapore Naval Ship Formidable at Visakhapatnam


As a part of ‘SIMBEX-16’, the ongoing Bilateral Naval Exercise between Navies of the Republic of Singapore and India, RSS Formidable, of Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) arrived Visakhapatnam on a five-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command today, 30 October 16. Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Khoo Aik Leong Albert, RSS Formidable is the first of the six multi-role stealth frigates which forms part of the 185 Squadron based at Changi. A senior Singapore Navy delegation headed by Colonel Aaron Beng, Commanding Officer, 185 Squadron, RSN is also visiting ENC during the period.

The visit will encompass interaction between personnel of both the Navies in various professional, cultural, social and sports events. Colonel Aaron Beng, Commanding Officer, 185 Squadron, RSN and Lieutenant Colonel Khoo Aik Leong Albert, Commanding Officer RSS Formidable will call-on Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief ENC and Rear Admiral B Dasgupta, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

SIMBEX is an acronym for ‘Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercises’. Bilateral cooperation between Singapore and India was first formalized when RSN ships began training with the Indian Navy in 1994. This year’s edition of SIMBEX-16 being held in the Bay of Bengal region would be the 23rd in the series and is aimed to increase interoperability amongst the RSN and IN as well as develop common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations. The scope this exercise includes wide-ranging professional interactions during the Harbour Phase scheduled from 31 October to 02 November and a diverse range of operational activities at sea during the Sea Phase to be held from 03 to 05 November. The thrust of exercises at sea this year would be on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Integrated operations with Surface, Air and Sub-surface forces, Air Defence and Surface Encounter Exercises.

During SIMBEX-16, the Singapore Navy is represented by RSS Formidable and Maritime Patrol Aircraft Fokker 50 operating from Port Blair. Indian Navy will be represented by INS Ranvijay a guided missile destroyer, INS Kamorta, an indigenous ASW stealth Corvette, one Sindhugosh class submarine, in addition to Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I, Maritime Patrol Aircraft Dornier, Advanced Jet Trainer Hawk and integral rotary wing helicopters are also scheduled to participate in the exercise.

The two navies share a long standing relationship with regular professional interactions that include exchange programs, staff talks and training courses. Singapore Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Lai Chung Han had earlier visited ENC and participated in IFR-16 held in February this year in the City of Destiny. RSS Formidable is scheduled to depart Visakhapatnam on Thursday, 03 November.

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[Rajaraja Chola]

One RSS Naval plane operating from Port Blair? We know we house an squadron of RSS AF F16 in India, but stationing of Naval planes is new. If this partnership grew, I can see them entering into an active military alliance with India. In fact Singapore is one country very local bout India changing its pace of reforms and wants it money to invested in India.

 

[Blue Marlin]

i want pictures !

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

i want pictures !

 

[Blue Marlin]

anymore? dont by shy

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

anymore? dont by shy

lol

 

[Soumitra]

One RSS Naval plane operating from Port Blair? We know we house an squadron of RSS AF F16 in India, but stationing of Naval planes is new.

My first thought was when did RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) start a Naval Wing and Airforce?

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/578545/india-singapore-naval-exercise-today.html
Oct 31, 2016, New Delhi, DHNS

The Singapore navy ship RSS Formidable arrived in Visakhapatnam on Sunday for a week-long exercise with the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal.

The Indian side would be represented by INS Ranvijay, INS Kamorta and one Sindhugosh class submarine in the mock drill, which would start on Monday and continue till November 5.

In addition, naval patrol aircraft P8I and Dornier as well as advanced jet trainer Hawk would provide the aviation component from the Indian side. Singapore will have its Fokker 50 aircraft, which will operate from Port Blair.

This year’s Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) — the 23rd in the series — is aimed at increasing the interoperability between the two navies, besides developing common procedures for maritime security operations, an Indian Navy spokesperson said.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
12-May, 2017 18:11 IST
Eastern Fleet’s overseas Deployment to Singapore

In pursuance of India’s Act East policy, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shivalik, Jyoti and Kamorta are on an Overseas Deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean under the command of Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, YSM, VSM, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kamorta are on a port visit to Singapore from May 12 to May 21, 2017 during which the ships will participate in the International Maritime Review and lMDEX-17. Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, the Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy would also be attending the events ashore. During the port visit, various calls by the visiting Fleet would be organised in addition to those scheduled as part of IMR and IMDEX-17. Thereafter the four Indian Naval Ships and an Indian Navy Long Range Maritime Patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft P-8l would exercise with the RSN and RSAF as part of SIMBEX-17. Held since 1994, this year would be the 24th edition of the annual maritime bilateral exercise between the two countries which aims to further cement the defence cooperation between the two countries.

The two countries share a rich history and a strategic relationship. A number of bilateral agreements exist between the two countries in various spheres. The visit of the Indian Naval Ships seeks to underscore India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly and harmonious countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain. Indian Naval assets have been increasingly deployed in recent times to address the main maritime concerns of the region. In addition, as part of the Indian Government’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has also been involved in assisting countries in the Indian Ocean Region with EEZ Surveillance, Search and Rescue, and other capacity-building and capability-enhancement activities. The current deployment will contribute towards the Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.

Over the past few decades, India has made substantial advances in terms of designing and building warships indigenously and the visiting ships bear testimony to these capabilities. INS Sahyadri, a multi-role stealth frigate is commanded by Captain Anil Jaggi while INS Kamorta, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette is commanded by Commander Vipin Gupta. Both ships are indigenously designed and built. During the stay in harbour, various activities such as official calls, formal reception on board ships, ships open to visitors, guided tours for Indian naval personnel and professional interaction between naval personnel of both the nations have been planned. The last visit by an Indian Naval Ship to Singapore was by INS Satpura in September 2016.

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[GuardianRED]

Hey even the Anchor is enclose within the hull, and opens when needed... did not know that !

 

[Nilgiri]

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Hey even the Anchor is enclose within the hull, and opens when needed... did not know that !

Well you dont want to spend all that on stealth and forget about a simple anchor that would ruin it all

 

[Hindustani78]

Warships from around the world gathered at Changi Naval Base on Monday 15th May, as Singapore hosted its first international maritime review (IMR). (Source: Ministry of Defence)'

The review was part of the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) 50th year. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

The proceedings included a parade, a land review and a sea review, involving 46 warships and four aircraft from 21 countries, including Singapore. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

INS Sahyadri was part of the land review while INS Kamorta was part of the sea review. Both ships had earlier participated in the pre-IMR multinational group sail. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

There was a land review as well where the President of Singapore took salute from various s static Contingents of participating navies. INS Sahyadri was a part of Land Review. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

An Indian contingent participated in the parade. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

Lanba, who arrived in the country yesterday, held extensive talks with his Singaporean counterpart Lai Chung Han and explored ways to further step up maritime cooperation between the two countries. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

CNS pic with Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam n Chief of Navy RADM Lai Chung Han onboard RSS Independence as she sails past INS Kamorta.

President Tony Tan Keng Yam, who reviewed the warships, said the maritime review "marks the coming of age of Singapore's navy, and is "testament to the strong friendships and extensive network Singapore enjoys across world". (Source: Ministry of Defence)

Indian Navy and Singapore Navy are partners in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a Maritime Cooperation construct conceptualised and pioneered by Indian Navy in 2008. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

Defence cooperation between the two countries is robust and is primarily focused towards Maritime Cooperation. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

 

[thesolar65]

Made by which country or Singapore?

 

[truthseeker2010]

Made by which country or Singapore?

Singapore (Singapore technologies Engineering ltd) under TOT, designed by DCNS france.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre meeting the Senior Minister of State for Defence & Foreign Affairs, the Republic of Singapore, Dr Maliki Osman, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.