SAS Spioenkop (F147) is the third of four Valour-class frigates for the South African Navy built by the European South African Corvette Consortium. [2] She was named by Ms Thandi Modise, the then Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence, in Hamburg, Germany, on 4 June 2003.

Designed as a multiple purpose, multi capable frigate, the Valour class encompasses the general guided-missile anti-surface and anti-air role forming the core of the South African surface fleet. The Valour class frigates employ the use of stealth technology to …

As of 2023, there are approximately 49 ships in commission including: 4 frigates, 3 submarines, 2 minesweepers, 1 replenishment vessel, 1 survey vessel, 5 tugboats and 33 patrol vessels. Built by Howaldtswerke at Kiel. Launched in June 2004. [3] Built by Thyssen Nordseewerke in Emden. Launched in May 2005. [5]

SAS Spioenkop (F147) is the third of four Valour class frigates for the South African Navy built by the European South African Corvette Consortium. [2] She was named by Ms Thandi Modise, the then Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence, in Hamburg, Germany, on 4 June 2003.

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May 30, 2022 · The South African Navy’s Valour class frigate SAS Spioenkop (F147) has left Mozambique and is en route to its homeport in Simon Town for maintenance.

Jun 1, 2022 · The South African Navy’s Valour class frigate SAS Spioenkop (F147) has returned to her port in Naval Base Simon’s Town after a months-long deployment to Mozambique under Operation Vikela.

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Dec 3, 1999 · SAS Spioenkop (F147) is the third of four Valour-class frigates for the South African Navy built by the European South African Corvette Consortium. She was named by Ms Thandi Modise, the then Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on …

SAS President Steyn was one of three President-class type 12 frigates obtained by the South African Navy in the 1960s following the Simonstown Agreement with the Royal Navy. She was sunk as...