Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing Officiates the Launch Ceremony of the Singapore Navy’s First Multi-Role Combat Vessel

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Victory, was launched by Mrs Chan, wife of Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing, at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today.

Mr Chan delivering a speech at the launch ceremony.

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. He said, “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.”

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 to operationalise the ship in the coming years. The MRCVs will be delivered progressively from 2028 onwards.

The 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. 

More Resources

Speech by Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Launch Ceremony of the Singapore Navy’s First Multi-Role Combat Vessel on 21 October 2025

Fact Sheet: Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs)

Infographic: Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCVs)