Shipyard Launches 1st-Of-Class Littoral Vessel For Navy

July 07 2015

Singapore

ST Marine has launched the first littoral mission vessel (LMV) for the Singapore navy, reports the Singapore Ministry of Defense.

The Independence was put into the water on Friday at ST Marine's Benoi shipyard. Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen presided over the ceremony.

The ship features advanced radars and sensors as well as a bridge with a 360-degree field of view. An integrated command center comprises the bridge, combat information enter and machinery control center to...

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