Overview
- Designed as a mothership for unmanned aerial, surface and underwater systems, the MRCV expands the Republic of Singapore Navy’s surveillance and operational reach.
- The 150m, roughly 8,000-tonne vessel combines frigate-level capabilities with advanced sensors and weapons including a Strales 76mm guided gun and ASTER surface-to-air missiles.
- A DSTA-developed combat management system integrates sensors and weapons, enabling high-end warfare and command-ship roles.
- Eight containerised mission modules allow rapid reconfiguration for tasks such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and automation supports a pioneer crew of fewer than 100.
- Built by ST Engineering under a 2023 contract using digital twinning, Victory shifts to Gul Yard for integration and sea trials, with the class set to replace ageing missile corvettes from 2028 while retaining their names.