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The value of the contract was not disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ST Engineering is believed to have offered its Vanguard 130 multirole combatant, although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navalnews.com\/naval-news\/2023\/03\/singapores-dsta-taps-saab-for-mrcv-design\/\" target=\"_blank\">Naval News reported<\/a> that the vessels will be based on the Iver Huitfeldt and Absalon frigate designs by Denmark\u2019s Odense Maritime Technology. The report also said the ships will likely be fitted with Thales\u2019 Sea Fire radar and MBDA\u2019s Aster and VL Mica surface-to-air missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Danish designs measure about 137 meters (449 feet) long, with a 19-meter (62-foot) beam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thales has an agreement with Singapore\u2019s Defence Science and Technology Agency to facilitate upgrades to radars used by the country and to address future needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agency also signed a memorandum of understanding with Swedish company Saab to partner on the multirole combat vessels in the fields of artificial intelligence and data analytics, according to an announcement by the agency on the sidelines of a defense technology summit held in Singapore last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saab has been extensively involved with Singaporean naval programs, including the design and manufacture of the integrated bridge on Independence-class littoral mission vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Republic of Singapore Navy already operates the Aster and VL Mica weapons from existing ships, and the Army uses a land-based version of the Aster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singapore said the new vessels are to replace six 62-meter Victory-class missile corvettes. 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