Formidable Class Frigate

Overview

Singapore operates six Formidable-class frigates — the most capable surface combatants in Southeast Asia. Derived from the French La Fayette-class design but comprehensively upgraded with full combat systems. The six ships (RSS Formidable, Intrepid, Steadfast, Tenacious, Stalwart, Supreme) were commissioned 2007-2009. Each displaces approximately 3,200 tonnes. Armament includes Aster 15/30 missiles from Sylver A50 VLS, 76mm OTO Melara gun, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, torpedo tubes, and Mistral MANPADS. Thales TACTICOS combat management provides sensor-weapon integration. Each vessel carries an S-70B Seahawk helicopter. Low-observable hull form reduces radar cross-section.

Operators

• Singapore

Related sea Weapon Systems

• INS Arihant (SSBN) - submarine (India)
• Lurssen CPV - patrol_vessel (Germany)
• Type 075 LHD - amphibious (China)
• HTMS Chakri Naruebet - Light Aircraft Carrier (Spain)
• Type 056A Jiangdao - corvette (China)
• Shaldag Mk V Fast Patrol Boat - Fast Patrol Craft (Israel)
• NSM - Anti-Ship Missile (Norway)
• Maya Class Destroyer (DDG) - destroyer (Japan)
• Type 45 Daring-class - Destroyer (United Kingdom)
• Preveze/Gür Class Submarine - Submarine (Germany)