The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) third frigate, RSS
Steadfast, was launched on 28 Jan 2005, by Mrs Tony Tan Keng Yam,
wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Co-ordinating Minister for
Security and Defence Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, at Singapore
Technologies Marine yard. DPM Tan officiated at the launching
ceremony.
The launch of RSS Steadfast, the second locally built frigate, is
an important milestone in the RSNs frigate programme. The RSNs
stealth frigates will be equipped with advanced sensor and weapon
systems, and have enhanced anti-air, anti-surface and
anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
When the RSNs frigates come into service from 2007 onwards, the
Navys ability to undertake a wider spectrum of missions and carry
out its missions of defending Singapore and its vital Sea Lines of
Communications (SLOCs) will be enhanced.
The ceremony was witnessed by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean,
MINDEF and SAF officials.