As informed, the launching ceremony took place today (October 21, 2025). MRCV Victory is the first of six MRCVs to be built by ST Engineering under a detailed design and construction contract awarded by the Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) in 2023.
Measuring 150 metres in length, the MRCV is designed to serve as a “mothership” for unmanned systems, and to enable operability across air, surface and subsurface domains.
Incorporating modern systems, the Victory-class MRCV will support a wide range of missions from maritime security and surveillance to high-intensity combat operations.
“The launch of MRCV Victory demonstrates the strength of our close collaboration,” said Mervyn Tan, President, Defence & Public Security, ST Engineering.
“Through our partnership with the Republic of Singapore Navy and the Defence Science and Technology Agency, we have set the foundation for the successful delivery of future-ready first-of-class naval platforms that will strengthen Singapore’s maritime defence.”
“Our extensive experience in turnkey naval shipbuilding gives us the capabilities to deliver large, complex vessels like the MRCV. Being the first of its class, MRCV Victory requires advanced engineering and design precision execution across every stage of construction, a level of expertise that is evident in the launch of the vessel today,” said Tan Leong Peng, President, Marine, ST Engineering.
After the launch, MRCV Victory will be transferred from Benoi Yard to Gul Yard, where it will undergo further outfitting, integration and sea trials.
ST Engineering is on track to deliver the fleet of MRCVs to the RSN progressively from 2028 onwards.
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