On April 29, 2026, the Republic of Singapore Navy held the steel cutting ceremony of the third and fourth Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCV) at a ST Engineering shipyard in Singapore.
The Republic of Singapore Navy made shared the announcement on its social media account. The post reads:
Earlier today, Head of Naval Engineering and Logistics (HNEL) ME7 Khoo Koh Giok officiated the Steel Cutting Ceremony for our third and fourth Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs). The ceremony was attended by senior officials and representatives from the RSN and DSTA at ST Engineering Marine Ltd.
MRCV Victory, the first of class, was launched in October 2025, and we look forward to the launch of MRCV #2 in the second half of this year.
The MRCV is designed to function as a “mothership” for unmanned aerial, surface and underwater systems for the conduct of naval operations.
The third vessel of the Victory-class is set to be named RSS Vigilance and while the fourth ship-in-class will be named RSS Valiant. A total of six MRCV are being produced at ST Engineering’s Benoi shipyard.
ST Engineering launched the first of six Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Victory, at its Benoi Yard in October 2025. The company started the construction of the second vessel with a steel-cutting ceremony for the second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) in April 2025. The keel for this second MRCV was laid in early 2026.
About MRCV
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) ensures the seaward defence of Singapore and protects vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) by keeping them open and ensuring the unimpeded flow of goods, services, and energy. This requires a strong Navy to conduct operations both near and afar. The MRCVs, alongside the RSN’s existing assets, will enhance Singapore’s ability to safeguard our SLOCs, and contribute to regional security architecture and international efforts to ensure that our access to the sea remains unimpeded.
The MRCV combines the combat capabilities of a modern frigate with the carriage and control capacity needed to be a Mothership for a wide range of unmanned systems. Developed to meet the RSN’s unique operational requirements, it is the largest and most complex warship built to date in Singapore. Developed through a joint effort led by the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), as well as DSO, ST Engineering and international partners, the MRCV demonstrates the deep expertise of Singapore’s Defence Technology Community and its strong partnership with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Advanced Combatant and Mothership for Unmanned Capabilities
