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What does a frigate do?

A frigate is a powerful warship used to guard other boats and patrol the open ocean. These ships protect busy sea trade routes that carry important goods for Singapore. By watching the waters, they make sure trade travels safely every single day.

What does stealth mean?

Stealth means the ship is built with special shapes and materials that make it hard for enemy radar to see. Because of these design secrets, the ship looks much smaller on a radar screen than it really is. This hidden nature helps the ship get closer to enemies without being spotted quickly.

How many ships are in this class?

There are exactly six Formidable-class frigates serving in the Singapore Navy. These ships joined the fleet starting in 2007 to replace older, smaller vessels. They act as the strongest and most advanced ships in the entire country's navy today.

Can they carry helicopters?

Yes, each ship has a flat landing pad on the back and a garage called a hangar for a naval helicopter. This allows the crew to store, fix, and launch their aircraft while at sea. The helicopter helps the ship see further away and find targets that are hidden from view.

Where were they built?

Singapore worked with a French company to build the very first frigate in France. After that, the other five ships were built right at home in Singapore by local workers. This teamwork helped the navy learn how to build their own top-tier warships.

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Stealth Frigate

Formidable-class frigate

The Formidable-class ships are advanced, stealthy warships used by the Navy to protect Singapore's busy sea trade routes.

Singapore Introduced 2007 DCNS and ST MarineRole: Multi-mission sea defense

Specifications

Length

114 meters

Crew

70 sailors

Top Speed

27 knots

Range

4,000 nautical miles

The Formidable-class frigate of Singapore

History

The Formidable-class frigates were purchased by the Singapore Navy to replace older, smaller ships. These ships are very modern and use technology that makes them hard for enemy radars to see, which is called stealth. They are designed to fight other ships, submarines, and even aircraft. Singapore worked with a French company to build the first ship, and then built the rest in Singapore. They started their service in the 2000s and are now the strongest ships in the Singapore fleet. These frigates are important because they patrol the waters around Singapore to keep merchant ships safe while they travel through the busy trade lanes.