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2005/01 - First multi-mission naval helicopter

S-70B Seahawk

2005

The RSAF selected the S-70B Seahawk to boost naval anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities with the Navy’s frigates.

Operating out of 123 Squadron at Sembawang Air Base, the S-70B Seahawk was selected in January 2005 to complement the Formidable-class frigates of the Republic of Singapore Navy. It was chosen for its helicopter-borne anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities. In 2009, the RSAF started training on the Seahawk in a detachment to San Diego.

Grey military helicopter hovering over landing pad on a ship at sea.

An S-70B naval helicopter taking off from the helipad of the RSS Stalwart.

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