Singapore launched its largest and most advanced warship ever, the Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) Victory, on October 21, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the Republic of Singapore Navy’s fleet modernization. Built by ST Engineering and developed with the Defence Science and Technology Agency and international partners, Victory is a 150-meter, 8,000-tonne vessel designed as both a powerful frigate and an unmanned “mothership.” It supports a variety of unmanned systems—airborne, surface, and underwater—and enhances Singapore’s ability to safeguard critical maritime trade routes, including the South China Sea and Strait of Malacca. With an operational range over 7,000 nautical miles and endurance of 21 days without refueling, Victory can perform diverse missions by hosting modular payloads and advanced weaponry such as the Strales 76mm guided gun and ASTER surface-to-air missile system. The introduction of this flexible, drone-capable vessel reflects Singapore’s strategic focus on future-ready naval capabilities, combining stealth, automation, and modularity. The first of six MRCVs, Victory will undergo sea trials and be progressively delivered from 2028, replacing the older Victory-class missile corvettes from 1989. This launch underscores Singapore’s evolving defense posture in a complex regional maritime environment.