New Update:
MINDEF has signed a contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation of
the United States to acquire six new Sikorsky S-70B naval
helicopters which will operate off the Republic of Singapore Navys
(RSN) new frigates.
The acquisition of naval helicopters, equipped with advanced
anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare sensors and weapons, is a
significant milestone in the RSNs force development. The naval
helicopters are projected for delivery to the RSN between 2008 and
2010. This acquisition will enhance the RSNs capability to
undertake a wide spectrum of missions and carry out its mission of
defending Singapore and its vital sea lines of communications more
effectively.
