KIEL, Germany - Singapore has launched its final Invincible-class submarine, marking a new era in the Republic’s submarine journey.
He also hailed the strong bilateral and defence relations between the two countries that stretch across multiple domains, and which has expanded in recent years to digital and other sectors. The launch of the Inimitable marks the latest milestone in a journey that began in the late-80s, when the RSN recognised that developing its own submarine capability would be critical for its mission of protecting vital sea routes and securing Singapore’s access to the seas.
As the lady sponsor for the launch, his sister Ms Teo Swee Lian pressed a button which triggered mechanisms that smashed a bottle of champagne against the submarine’s hull. The return of the Invincible-class submarines means the four Challenger- and Archer-class submarines that the RSN has operated for more than two decades will be progressively decommissioned.
Lieutenant Colonel Xander Lim, who is the head of operations and training at the submarine project office, said the RSN had learnt through years of operations the challenges faced in local waters, and incorporated new designs into the Invincible project to better operate in this environment.
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