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The Naval Diving Unit (NDU), also referred to as the Naval Divers, is the special forces formation of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) responsible for conducting special operations from sea, air, and land. [1] The formation is made up of six squadrons, specialising in explosive ordnance disposal, underwater demolition, maritime security ...
Designed by Zodiac Milpro and known locally as the Combatant Craft Medium. Used by Naval Diving Unit. Variants in service include: Coastal Defence USV, Mine Countermeasures USV with Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar, and Mine Countermeasures USV with Expendable Mine Disposal System. Manufactured by Zyvex Marine.
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is the maritime service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for defending the country against any seaborne threats and as a guarantor of its sea lines of communications. The RSN traces its origins to the Royal Navy when Singapore was still a crown colony of the British Empire.
Special Warfare Group (Singapore) The Special Warfare Group (SWG) is the primary special forces unit of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) responsible for conducting special operations from sea, air, and land. It is one of six squadrons of the Naval Diving Unit (NDU). [1]
75' motor launch built in Singapore by Thornycroft in 1937 and sunk in 1942 [26] 90' motorized fishing vessel built in England for RN c. 1944 and delivered 1948. Retired as wooden hull rotting out. [27] 117' built by United Engineering Limited of Singapore c. 1956; P68 retired in 1991.
The SOTF is a military command rather than an actual unit, combining the Commandos formation's Special Operations Force (SOF) and the Navy's Naval Diving Unit (NDU)—both of which are well-established units, as an integrated force and operational command. Furthermore, the task force would be able to tackle and adapt to various threats ...
2004; 20 years ago (2004) Changi Naval Base (CNB), officially known as the RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base, [1] is a naval base of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). Located about 1.5 kilometres east of Changi Air Base (East) and 3.5 kilometres east of Singapore Changi Airport, the base was built on 1.28 km 2 (0.49 sq mi) of reclaimed land.
Esther Tan Cheng Yin (Chinese: 譚承茵; pinyin: Tán Chéngyīn; born 1975) is a Singaporean former naval diver and adventure racing athlete who was the first woman to serve in the Naval Diving Unit (NDU). She retired from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in 2017, with the rank Major. As Singapore's first female naval diver and an ...