ST Engineering to build 6 Multi Role Combat Vessels MRCV for Singapore Navy


According to a PR published by ST Engineering on March 30, 2023, the firm announced that its subsidiary, ST Engineering Marine Ltd., has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the detailed design and construction of six Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs) for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
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Russian Vyborg Shipyard laid the Purga ice class coastguard ship of project 23550 925 001 Artist rendering of the future Multi-Role Combat Vessel. (Picture source: Singapore MinDef)


ST Engineering will be responsible for the procurement and integration of the platform equipment and MINDEF-furnished equipment. Its scope of work will also include the undertaking of design and the provision of Integrated Logistics Support Engineering to support and maintain operational readiness during the lifespan of the MRCVs.

The ships will be constructed at ST Engineering Marine’s premises in Singapore. The six vessels are expected to be delivered progressively from 2028 onwards.

The MRCV is designed to function as a mothership and can operate a range of manned and unmanned systems in a flexible, intuitive, and integrated manner. The MRCV will be able to support a wide spectrum of missions with maximum combat effectiveness.

The Multi-Role Combat Vessels will replace the aging Victory-class missile corvettes, which were commissioned between 1990 and 1991 and are based on the MGB 62 (Missile Guided Boat 62).