Singapore takes delivery of new USVs
Singapore's navy is looking to the future with far greater utilisation of unmanned technology.
The Republic of Singapore Navy will operationalise its first four maritime security (Marsec) USVs by the end of 2021 as the platform enters the final stages of sea trials. The Ministry of Defence has also stood up a new HQ Sense and Strike.
Measuring 16.9m long, a touch longer than the two mine countermeasure variants, the Marsec USV has a displacement of 30t and can make more than 25kt to interdict threats in open waters up to Sea State 3.
Controlled via SATCOM, the USV can operate further afield in Singaporean territorial waters and beyond the range of line-of-sight systems.
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Naval Warfare
-
![US and UK to begin Trident II D5 Increment 8 in October 2026]()
US and UK to begin Trident II D5 Increment 8 in October 2026
Trident II D5 Increment 8 will involve improvements to the shipboard navigation subsystem for the US Ohio and Columbia and the UK Dreadnought and Vanguard submarine classes.
-
![What capabilities has the US deployed in the Caribbean and South America to engage “drug boats”?]()
What capabilities has the US deployed in the Caribbean and South America to engage “drug boats”?
The US arsenal includes amphibious assault and littoral combat ships, cutters, destroyers, landing platform docks, a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, drones, ISR aircraft, helicopters and fighters.
-
![HMS Agamemnon: details of the dive and what the Astute-class signifies for the UK Royal Navy]()
HMS Agamemnon: details of the dive and what the Astute-class signifies for the UK Royal Navy
As HMS Agamemnon moves closer towards joining the UK’s in-service submarine fleet, how does the sixth Astute-class fit into the Royal Navy’s defence strategy?
-
![French Navy frigates to align with Hellenic Navy after Aster missile enhancement]()
French Navy frigates to align with Hellenic Navy after Aster missile enhancement
The FDI frigates will have an enhanced warfare capability that matches the configuration of ships ordered by Greece.
-
![Khabarovsk submarine launch reflects Russia’s nuclear modernisation progress]()
Khabarovsk submarine launch reflects Russia’s nuclear modernisation progress
The nuclear-powered vessel, which could carry the Poseidon autonomous torpedo – dubbed the “doomsday missile” – marks another step forward in Russia’s maritime defence push.
