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SINGAPORE: RSS Steadfast, the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) Formidable-class frigate, is taking part in the multilateral Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercise for the first time from June 27 to July 31.
Hosted by the US Navy, Exercise RIMPAC 08 consists of an onshore planning phase as well as a 22-day sea exercise conducted off the coast of Hawaii.
As part of the exercise, RSS Steadfast participated in combined anti-submarine and air defence exercises with maritime forces of nine other nations, and successfully carried out a Harpoon anti-ship missile live-firing off the coast of Hawaii on July 14.
RSS Steadfast is taking part in the exercise together with 34 ships, six submarines, 150 aircraft and 20,000 personnel from the maritime forces of Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Peru, the United Kingdom and the United States.
"This is the first time the RSN is participating in Exercise RIMPAC," said LTC Seah Poh Yeen, Commanding Officer of RSS Steadfast.
"This large and complex exercise, conducted thousands of miles from Singapore, is a true test of the endurance and sustainability of the ship and its crew to perform under demanding operational conditions over a prolonged period."
- CNA/ir
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