ST Engineering has secured contracts from Singapore’s Ministry of Defence to provide mine countermeasure unmanned systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The defense tech manufacturer announced Wednesday that the package will include unmanned surface vessels, autonomous underwater vehicles, a command and control center, and a simulation platform.
ST Engineering said the USVs and AUVs will work together and be equipped with advanced sensors to detect and classify underwater mines. Real-time data will then be transmitted to the C2 center via a secure network developed by the firm. The C2 center will allow operators to remotely control the USVs and AUVs from shore or a mothership, ensuring safety during MCM operations. Delivery of the systems will begin in 2027.
In a statement, Low Jin Phang, president of digital systems at ST Engineering, highlighted the company’s expertise in unmanned technology. “Building on our success in delivering the maritime security unmanned surface vessels for the RSN, we aim to push the boundaries of USVs and AUVs for MCM operations with AI, enabling real-time data analysis for faster, more informed decisions,” he said.
The contract is the latest in ST Engineering’s series of defense and tech collaborations. On the same day, the company signed a teaming agreement with Saab Australia to deliver deployable health systems for combat field hospitals across the Asia Pacific, supporting defense, humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. It also partnered with Saab and Thales on a long-term initiative to modernize Singapore’s air traffic management infrastructure.
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