Second Invincible-class Submarine Returns to Singapore

Invincible sailing into RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base.

The homecoming ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) Invincible-class submarine, Invincible, was held earlier today at RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base. Fleet Commander RADM Kwan Hon Chuong, senior RSN officers and submariners were present to witness the homecoming ceremony.

Launched in Kiel, Germany on 18 February 2019, Invincible is one of the four Invincible-class submarines designed for operations in Singapore’s shallow and busy tropical waters.  Custom-built for Singapore’s needs, these submarines possess state-of-the-art capabilities, including high levels of automation, significant payload capacity, enhanced underwater endurance, and ergonomics optimised for the Asian physique. Their induction into the RSN will further enhance its capability to safeguard Singapore and protect its vital sea lines of communication.

Invincible is expected to be commissioned in the coming weeks. The project development for our two other submarines, Illustrious and Inimitable, is progressing well in Germany, and they are expected to return to Singapore by 2028.