Já sei que não há qualquer hipotese, mas este projecto para mim é extremamente interessante e não sei nem metade do que quero saber das características do mesmo.
ST Engineering Launches First MRCV for SingaporePublished on 21/10/2025
By Naval News Staff
Singapore’s shipbuilder ST Engineering today launched the first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Victory, for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The future Victory-class MRCVs will replace the six Victory-class corvettes currently in service with the Republic of Singapore Navy, with a greater design emphasis on the MRCVs’ capabilities as “motherships” for autonomous and uncrewed systems over conventional weapon systems.MINDEF Singapore press release
Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s first Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Victory, at the ST Engineering Marine Benoi Shipyard today. The MRCV was launched by Mrs Chan, spouse of Mr Chan, who served as the Lady Sponsor. The ceremony was also attended by Minister of State for Defence Mr Desmond Choo, Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Sean Wat, and senior defence officials from the Ministry of Defence, the Singapore Armed Forces, and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Chan highlighted that a strong and capable Navy was integral to safeguarding Singapore’s sea lines of communication and ensuring the nation’s security and survival amid an increasingly complex global security environment.
“Today, our strategic lines of communications extend much further. That is why we need new capabilities, working together as an integrated SAF, to defend and secure our sea lines of communications, and to make sure that no one with ill intent can disrupt our day-to-day. It is critical to our lives and our livelihoods, and also to the global economy because of the critical geostrategic location that Singapore is in.”
Singapore Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing
MRCV Victory is the first of six MRCVs to be launched. The MRCV is designed to function as a “mothership” for unmanned aerial, surface and underwater systems for the conduct of naval operations. The MRCVs will also be equipped with advanced sensors, weapon systems and network capabilities. This will allow her to handle a wide range of threats, and function as a Command ship. Designed with advanced automation, the MRCV will be able to operate safely and effectively with a smaller crew compared to other warships of similar size and capability.
MRCV Victory will be undergoing outfitting, platform and combat systems integration, and acceptance trials. In parallel, pioneer MRCV crew will also begin training to prepare them 2 to operationalise the ship in the coming years. The MRCVs will be delivered progressively from 2028 onwards.
he MRCV project reflects the strong partnership with the Defence Technology Community, including DSTA, DSO, ST Engineering, and other industry partners, to ensure that the ship can deliver its envisaged operational outcomes.
Advanced Combatant and Mothership for Unmanned Capabilities
At 150m in length and with a displacement of 8,000 tonnes, the MRCVs are designed to function as Motherships for a range of unmanned systems. With an operational range exceeding 7,000nm – twice that of the Formidable-class frigates – and an endurance of over 21 days, the MRCVs enable the RSN to deploy a range of unmanned systems to protect Singapore’s SLOCs.
Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) deployed from the MRCVs will work together to expand the surveillance and operational reach of the ship across air, surface, and underwater domains. This enables one MRCV, with its fleet of unmanned technologies, to execute missions which would require multiple manned warships today.
The MRCVs will be equipped with advanced sensors and weapons to conduct high-end warfare, and perform the role of Command ship in support of SAF missions. It will also feature the latest Combat Management System (CMS), indigenously developed by DSTA, which incorporates advanced sense-making and decision-support capabilities.
Mission Modularity
Designed to host eight containerised modules in its mission bay, the MRCV can be re-configured for a wide range of missions within short periods of time. This provides increased operational flexibility as it allows the MRCV to also be deployed for missions such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). For example, if the onboard medical capabilities (i.e., Operating Theatre (OT), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Beds, Consultation Room, General Ward, and Pharmacy) are insufficient, the MRCV’s mission bays can accommodate Rapidly Deployable Maritime Containers (i.e. “clinic in a shipping container”) to increase its capabilities for HADR missions.
The capability to handle standardised shipping containers also streamlines logistics for the ship. Food, stores and maintenance equipment can be loaded and unloaded safely and efficiently.
View of the Mission Bay inside the MRCV. MINDEF Singapore picture.
Future Ready DesignBeyond the flexibility that modular capabilities provide, the MRCVs are also built with significant growth margins:
The high-voltage electrical distribution system – the MRCV’s “grid” – needed to power its Integrated Full Electric propulsion (IFEP) system – is designed to accommodate future systems which may have higher energy demands
The superstructure is made from lightweight Composite material. This enhances ship stability by lowering the centre of gravity and provides additional weight margins to accommodate the insertion of new equipment.
The MRCV is also designed with advanced automation to enhance crew effectiveness and safety:
The MRCV’s Bridge – the “cockpit” of ships – can be operated by two crew instead of five, and the Engineering Control Centre only requires one crew instead of four to monitor ship systems.
Onboard cranes streamline the process of loading/unloading of supplies, weapons, equipment. The Mission Bays are also fitted with a cargo elevator as well as equipment for efficient internal movement of containers.
Characteristics
Length: 150m
Beam: 21m
Displacement: 8000 tones
Speed: In excess of 22 knots
Endurance: Over 7000nm
Baseline Complement Crew Size: <100 crew members
Sensors
Thales Multi-Function Radar
Thales Fire Control Radar
SAFRAN Electro-Optical System
Hull Mounted Sonar
Cyber Security Capabilities
Weapons
STRALES 76mm Guided Gun
MK30-C 30mm Remotely-Controlled Weapon System
MICA and ASTER Surface to Air Missile System
Surface-to-Surface Missile System*
*To be confirmed subsequently
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