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[Ananda]

Singapore prepares to launch first multirole combat vessel

Singapore is set to launch the first of its new multirole combat vessels (MRCVs) in October, marking a major milestone in the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) fleet...

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Jane's claim Singapore ready to launch the MRCV #1 in October. That's fast comparing to Arrowhead 140 launch schedulle whether with Babcock, PAL or Gdynia. While MRCV larger then Arrowhead 140.

ST Marine productivity shown it can match ROK, Japan and China shipyards. Eventough due to real estate availability it is smaller.

 

[Ananda]

https://x.com/ridzwan_rahmat/status/1980570249419452449?s=19

ST Marine shown still have better productivity compare tp other shipyards in ASEAN.

Well congrats ST Marine for first MRCV RSS Victory launch.

 

[motokah]

More details of the Ship launch ceremony by NavalNews.
ST Engineering Launches First MRCV for Singapore

 

[spoz]

Interestingly it doesn’t look like the sonar dome has been fitted as yet

 

[Fres]

Came across this photo this afternoon showing the top view of the MRCV. Looks like there are more VLS cells than shown on the scale model.

Can any experts share more opinion? Pardon the photo resolution. This is what the original poster shared on the FB post.

Credit: ASEAN Defense Studies Log into Facebook

 

[OldTex]

Came across this photo this afternoon showing the top view of the MRCV. Looks like there are more VLS cells than shown on the scale model.

Can any experts share more opinion? Pardon the photo resolution. This is what the original poster shared on the FB post.

Credit: ASEAN Defense Studies Log into Facebook

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The space in the "B" position (in front of the bridge) will most likely be where the VL MICA and the ASTER 15 VLSs will be located. Similar arrangement on the UK Type 45 I believe (although there it is Sea Ceptor and ASTER 30). Different VLS for different AA missles.