Singapore provides more details on its future Multi-Role Combat Vessels

An graphic of what the Multi-Role Combat Vessel could look like. Photo c/o Singapore MINDEF.



Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) released information on its planned acquisition of new Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCV) designed to replace its ageing Victory-class missile corvettes by 2030.

The MRCV will be custom-made and will incorporate automation and high technology, and minimal requirement for manpower.

This includes the use of several unmanned platforms for aerial, surface, and sub-surface missions while also enhancing situational awareness , surveillance and detection range, and influence over a larger area.

It is also designed with modularity in mind, using various mission modules that can be quickly configured according to mission requirements. This could vary from high threat naval warfare, low threat law enforcement and security operations, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

The ships are also designed to allow future technology to be easily integrated into its system, allowing its relevance as new technology are introduced.

No mention was made on the weapon systems, but they are expected to be armed for surface, anti-submarine, and anti-aircraft warfare using different guns, missiles, and torpedoes.

Based on the graphics released by Singapore MINDEF, the MRCV could be similar in size to small frigates or corvettes.



[1] Singapore Ministry of Defence
[2] Singapore Ministry of Defence
[3] Channel NewsAsia

Singapore provides more details on its future Multi-Role Combat Vessels Singapore provides more details on its future Multi-Role Combat Vessels Reviewed by Asia Pacific Defense Journal on March 08, 2019 Rating: 5

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