5th Republic of Singapore Navy Ship Arrives - All Committed SAF Assets in Search Area

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessel (MCMV) RSS Kallang has arrived at the search area and will focus on underwater search operations. This marks the arrival of all the assets the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has committed thus far at the search area. With the shift in focus to search efforts underwater, Victory-class missile corvette RSS Valour which has been focusing on surface search efforts, will depart for Singapore later today as part of the SAF's rotational plan.

To date, the Singapore Armed Forces has contributed more than 400 SAF personnel, two C-130 aircraft, two Super Puma helicopters, five navy ships and a 6-man Autonomous Underwater Vehicle team.