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===Armament===

The frigates are equipped with [[Boeing Harpoon]] missiles and [[OTO Melara 76 mm|Oto Melara 76 mm guns]] for surface defence. The Harpoon missile has a range of {{convert|130|km|nmi|abbr=on}} and uses active radar guidance. It is armed with a {{convert|227|kg|lb|abbr=on|adj=on}} warhead. There is space for as many as 24 Harpoon missiles at the center of ship making it the most well armed ship of its class<ref>{{citationcite web |last1=Boey |first1=David |title=Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class stealth frigates display upgraded capabilities at Navy Open House 2013 |url=http://kementah.blogspot.com/2013/05/republic-of-singapore-navy-formidable_19.html needed|datewebsite=MaySenang 2017Diri}}</ref>. The gun fires {{convert|6|kg|lb|abbr=on|adj=on}} shells to a maximum range of {{convert|30|km|yd|abbr=on}} at a firing rate of up to 120 rounds per minute.

The frigates are also equipped with the [[EDO Corporation]] active low frequency towed sonar to enable long range submarine detection and classification, as well as [[EuroTorp]] [[A244-S|A244/S Mod 3]] lightweight torpedoes fired from two B515 triple-tube launchers hidden behind the bulwark.

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On 2 March 2022, MINDEF announced plans to upgrade the Formidable class frigate as part of its plans for a modernized, next generation SAF 2040. This entails comprehensive upgrades to all of its subsystems, including armament, combat systems and communications equipment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/budget-debate-singapore-navys-frigates-to-be-upgraded-with-better-combat-system|title = Budget debate: Singapore navy's frigates to be upgraded with better combat system &#124; the Straits Times|date = 2 March 2022}}</ref>

From 1 to 7 November 2022, RSS Formidable participated in the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force's 70th anniversary International Fleet Review in Yokosuka, Japan alongside 38 other ships from 13 countries. During the visit, the crew participated in a city parade marching alongside other navies as well as participating in the review sail-past by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. RSS Formidable was also included in a multilateral search and rescue exercise conducted by the JMSDF. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Singapore |first1=MINDEF |title=Singapore Navy Participates in International Fleet Review in Japan |url=https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2022/November/07nov22_nr |website=Ministry of Defence, Singapore}}</ref>

== See also ==