The Formidable-class multi-role stealth frigates are the latest surface platforms to enter into service with the Republic of Singapore Navy, and are multi-mission derivatives of the French Navy’s La Fayette-class frigate. The frigates are equipped with Boeing Harpoon missiles and Oto Melara 76 mm guns for surface defence.
Republic of Singapore Navy ship RSS Steadfast (FFG 70) arrive and departs at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016.
RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
