ST Engineering has held the keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), which will be named RSS Valour (89). The ship’s construction began in April 2025, marking another milestone in Singapore’s ambitious naval modernization program.
The event’s further details were not disclosed, but the ceremony underscores Singapore’s continued investment in next-generation maritime capabilities. The Victoria-class program envisions up to six advanced platforms, each designed to combine the operational flexibility of a frigate with the capacity to host unmanned systems.
According to ST Engineering, the new fleet will feature Singapore’s largest and most technologically advanced naval hulls in the country’s history, reflecting the RSN’s strategic emphasis on multi-domain operations. The program’s contract was initially awarded in March 2023, followed by the launch of the lead vessel, RSS Victory (88), in October 2025.
The RSS Valour is being built at ST’s shipyard in Jurong, in Singapore’s western region, and is expected to join the fleet from 2028. Measuring 150 meters (492 feet) in length with a 21-meter (69-foot) beam, the MRCV is equipped for a broad spectrum of maritime threats. Its armaments include anti-ship, anti-air, and anti-submarine missiles, supplemented by a 30-millimeter remote turret and a 76-millimeter automatic cannon.
The vessel also features a flight deck and hangar, accommodations for up to 100 crew members, and multiple radar systems to maintain situational awareness and navigational precision. Powered by a full-electric propulsion system combining diesel engines with electric motors, the ship can achieve a top speed exceeding 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) and a range of 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km; 8,055 miles), enabling long-duration deployments across diverse maritime theaters.
With the RSS Valour now under construction, the RSN continues to advance its multi-role and networked naval capabilities, reinforcing Singapore’s strategic position in the increasingly contested waters of Southeast Asia.
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