joint naval exercise

Singapore, July 15 (IANS) The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) concluded 'Exercise Singsiam' on Monday. Held in Sattahip, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand from July 7, the exercise saw the participation of the RSN's Victory-class missile corvette RSS Valiant, and Independence-class littoral mission vessel RSS Indomitable. The RTN participated with a Naresuan-class frigate HTMS Taksin, a Adulyadej-class frigate HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej, one Dornier-228 Maritime Patrol Aircraft and one S-70B naval helicopter. Singapore's Ministry of Defence stated on Monday that, during the exercise, both navies conducted a series of maritime security and conventional warfare…