ST Engineering has held the keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), which will be named RSS Valour (89). The ship’s construction began in April 2025, marking another milestone in Singapore’s ambitious naval modernization program. The program’s contract was initially awarded in March 2023, followed by the launch of the lead vessel, RSS Victory (88), in October 2025. The RSS Valour is being built at ST’s shipyard in Jurong, in Singapore’s western region, and is expected to join the fleet from 2028. With the RSS Valour now under construction, the RSN continues to advance its multi-role and networked naval capabilities, reinforcing Singapore’s strategic position in the increasingly contested waters of Southeast Asia.