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 IMDEX ASIA SHOW PREVIEW
ISRAEL SHIPYARDS TO

SHOWCASE FAST PATROL

CRAFT AND OPVS

Israel Shipyards will present its three main maritime vessel families
at IMDEX Asia 2023. All these vessels are operationally proven, mis-
sion-ready, and in operation with Naval and law enforcement forces
around the world. Israel Shipyards, VP of Marketing Oded Breier, said,
“Israel Shipyards has a strong focus on developing new technologies
and materials that improve the performance and efficiency of its
vessels. It is also committed to minimizing its environmental impact
by adopting eco-friendly practices and technologies in its oper- its Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) family, such as
ations. This ensures that Israel Shipyards remains at the forefront the new OPV-45, which is being offered as a
of the shipbuilding and repair industry, providing our clients with cost-effective solution designed for open sea
cutting-edge solutions that are both efficient and sustainable.” patrolling and surveillance operations, as also
strategic assets protection. Israel Shipyards will
The Israeli shipbuilder will showcase its renowned SHALDAG Fast also promote its Corvette family e.g., S-80 – is
Patrol Craft (FPC) family e.g., SHALDAG MK V and Shaldag MK II, based on “Reshef” class vessels with a cutting-
which have earned a reputation as proven solutions for interdiction edge capabilities that will be required in future
of seaborne terrorism, illegal activities, coastal law enforcement combat scenarios. Israel Shipyards had a rich
and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection. It will also present history spanning over six decades.

At the ceremony, LG Ong highlighted the close
relationship between the Singapore Armed
Forces (SAF) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
(RBAF). He said, “I am glad we are able to gather
here today to witness the handing over and
taking over of the first of two Fearless-class
Patrol Vessels between the RSN and RBN. The
ceremony today marks another significant mile-
stone in our close friendship between Singapore
and Brunei…As we celebrate the transfer of
these vessels today, I am confident that the
relationship between the SAF and the RBAF will
grow from strength to strength as well.” MG Dato
Haszaimi agreed, and said, “I am confident that
this vessel will serve the Royal Brunei Navy and
our country well and that it will be a symbol of
the close cooperation and special friendship
ROYAL BRUNEI NAVY RECEIVES between our two Armed Forces for many years
to come.”
EX RSN FEARLESS CLASS The RSN’s ex-Fearless class PVs have been

PATROL VESSELS progressively replaced with the Independence-
class Littoral Mission Vessels since 2017. The
Singapore’s Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General (LG) Melvyn transfer of the two PVs underscores the close
Ong Su Kiat and Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and long-standing defence relations between
Major General (MG) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin the RSN and the RBN. Both navies also inter-
Bol Hassan recently jointly officiated the handing over and taking act regularly through a wide range of activities,
over ceremony of an ex-Fearless class Patrol Vessel (PV) to the such as bilateral exercises, regular visits, and
Royal Brunei Navy (RBN). The ceremony was also attended by senior professional exchanges. Such interactions have
defence officials from both countries. The PV, named as AS-SIDDIQ, fostered mutual understanding and cooperation
is the first of two PVs to be transferred to the RBN. between the two navies.
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