OPS & TRAINING

S'PORE, NZ NAVIES IN EXERCISE

30 Aug 2005

STORY // Arthur Wong
PHOTO // Arthur Wong

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy are conducting Exercise Lion Zeal from 29 Aug to 2 Sep.

This year's exercise, hosted by the RSN, will be held in the South China Sea.

A total of four ships and a helicopter are being deployed for the exercise.

Exercise highlights include maritime security serials and live firing against a towed air target.

The armed forces of Singapore and New Zealand interact regularly in Five Power Defence Arrangements activities, multilateral exercises and other professional exchanges.

File Picture: Anti-Submarine Patrol Vessel

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