The new Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) class program for Singapore
comprises eight 1,200-tonne vessels. The program is being led by ST
Marine as prime contractor. These boats will replace the country’s
current Fearless-class patrol vessels.
Lockheed Martin is offering the Multi-mission Combatant (MMC), a stretched version of the current LCS.
Austal is offering a Trimaran design similar to the Independence Class
127 meter LCS, for a more compact 80 meter Multi-Role Vessel (MRV). This
ship will be constructed of aluminum and have a deadweight of 400
tonnes. It will feature a flight deck of 290 m2 and hangar, supporting
H-60 class helicopter. The maximum speed will be 26 knots, but when
cruising at a speed of 12 knots the ship will be able to sustain
missions of 28 days at ranges of 4,500 nm.
The Protector Unmanned Surface Vessel was the first USV used by the Singapore Navy.
RAFAEL displayed models of the Typhoon 30 and Typhoon MLS-NLOS.
Lockheed Martin displayed here a model of the proposed CJ-130SC designed
to replace the Orion P-3C currently in service with many world navies.
Note the surface attack missiles carried underwing and ASW torpedoes
carried on the belly side.
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