SGSingapore's navy launched its second multi-role combat vessel, Valour, on July 23, just nine months after the first vessel, Victory, was launched in October 2025. The launch marked progress in the development of a new class of warships designed to be highly configurable and capable of integrating various unmanned systems for diverse missions. These vessels will replace the older Victory-class missile corvettes and will be delivered starting in 2028. During the event, ST Engineering CEO Vincent Chong highlighted improvements made based on the construction of the first vessel, allowing Valour to be completed three months faster. Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam emphasized the importance of maintaining secure maritime routes, citing global tensions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict. He noted that these new warships would enhance Singapore's naval capabilities, with an operational range of around 7,000 nautical miles and extended deployment times.
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