German shipyard hands over the second submarine to Singapore: Insight into the security cooperation
German shipyard hands over the second submarine to Singapore: Insight into the security cooperation
Investment in security: Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) hands over the submarine to Singapore
The Kiel shipyard Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems recently delivered the second of four submarines to Singapore. The 70-meter-long submarine called "Invincible" was successfully loaded onto a special ship and is now on the way to Singapore.
This step marks a significant investment in the security and defense capacities of Singapore. The cooperation between Germany and Singapore in security policy extends beyond the classic armaments cooperation and shows the strong alliance of both countries.
ward off potential threats
The invincible class submarines are equipped with an external air-independent fuel cell drive and have the latest technologies for defense against potential threats. With a crew of 28 people, they are able to effectively operate in demanding situations.
The importance of such defense measures becomes particularly clear when you consider that the road from Singapore is one of the most used and most important sea routes for world trade. The safety of this route has an immense relevance not only for Singapore, but also for the global economy.
economic and strategic value
The invincible class submarines are not only technologically progressive, but are also among the largest submarines that have been built in Germany since World War II. This underlines the outstanding expertise of the Kiel shipyard TKMS in the production of state -of -the -art military equipment.
The armor order for the four submarines is expected to move in the billion-euro area, which is not only an economic but also a strategic value for both countries.
The successful handover of the "Invincible" submarine is a milestone in the long-term partnership between Germany and Singapore and strengthens the collaboration in security policy.