Planning and Development
The navy's intention to purchase the Endurance class was revealed by former Defence Minister Dr. Tony Tan during his visit to Tuas Naval Base on 3 August 1996. These ships were to replace the five ex-United States Navy (USN) County class LSTs, which were acquired by Singapore from the United States in the 1970s. ST Marine was awarded the government contract to design and build the four ships - a significant milestone for the local defence and shipbuilding industries given the scale and extensiveness of the programme.
Construction of the Endurance began in early 1997, with the keel laid down at ST Marine's Benoi yard on 27 March 1997.
| Name | Pennant Number | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSS Endurance | 207 | 14 March 1998 | 18 March 2000 |
| RSS Resolution | 208 | 1 August 1998 | 18 March 2000 |
| RSS Persistence | 209 | 13 March 1999 | 7 April 2001 |
| RSS Endeavour | 210 | 12 February 2000 | 7 April 2001 |
| HTMS Angthong | LPD-791 | 21 March 2011 | Expected 2012 |
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