ST Engineering to supply the Republic of Singapore Navy with counter-mine systems
The RSN’s Bedok-class MCM ships are to be replaced by uncrewed systems. (Photo: MinDef)
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) will supply uncrewed naval systems and supporting command and control equipment to support counter-mine operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.
ST Engineering has been awarded a contract from the Singapore Ministry of Defence to provide the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) with a suite of Mine Countermeasure (MCM) uncrewed systems.
The suite will comprise a fleet of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), alongside a command and control (C2) centre which will work in tandem to detect and eliminate underwater mines.
ST Engineering will also provide a high-fidelity simulation system for operator training, allowing them to practise decision-making, refine operational techniques and execute dynamic MCM scenarios.
Designed to operate in unison, both the USV and AUV will
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