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ST Engineering highlights integrated solutions in Euronaval debut
In its first appearance at Euronaval as an exhibitor, Singapore-based ST Engineering is showcasing the breadth of its capabilities, from shipbuilding to autonomous systems and digital architectures, complemented by submarine support and energy-resilience solutions.
ST Engineering — the international technology, defence and engineering group — serves customers in more than 100 countries. With over 50 years of experience in shipbuilding, the group is seeking to raise its profile among European navies and establish new industrial partnerships. “We want to showcase the breadth of our expertise by demonstrating our ability to integrate platforms, systems and engineering solutions,” says Harris Chan, Executive Vice-President and Head of ST Engineering Marine’s Naval and Maritime Security business.
“Modern naval operations require coordination between platforms, sensors, autonomous systems and digital technologies. Our multi-domain engineering expertise enables us to combine our expertise in shipbuilding, C5ISR (command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), autonomy and digital technologies in order to deliver integrated solutions that can be adapted to a wide range of missions and operating conditions,” he adds.
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ST Engineering — the international technology, defence and engineering group — serves customers in more than 100 countries. With over 50 years of experience in shipbuilding, the group is seeking to raise its profile among European navies and establish new industrial partnerships. “We want to showcase the breadth of our expertise by demonstrating our ability to integrate platforms, systems and engineering solutions,” says Harris Chan, Executive Vice-President and Head of ST Engineering Marine’s Naval and Maritime Security business.
“Modern naval operations require coordination between platforms, sensors, autonomous systems and digital technologies. Our multi-domain engineering expertise enables us to combine our expertise in shipbuilding, C5ISR (command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), autonomy and digital technologies in order to deliver integrated solutions that can be adapted to a wide range of missions and operating conditions,” he adds.
Two platforms designed to meet evolving mission requirements
At Euronaval, the company is presenting two platforms in Europe for the first time: the Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) and the Submarine Support & Rescue Vessel (SSRV).
Designed as a mothership, the MRV illustrates ST Engineering’s integrated approach. Its modular architecture enables it to embark, deploy and support several uncrewed systems, including USVs, launched from a facility at the stern. This adaptable platform can be configured for a broad range of missions, from surveillance to threat investigation, with minimum personnel requirements. The MRV provides crewed command-and-control (C2) functions, while its uncrewed systems extend its operational reach.
The SSRV, meanwhile, is designed for submarine rescue and emergency response. It incorporates all the equipment required for the rescue chain: a deep-submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV), a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), a launch and recovery system (LARS), and a pressurised transfer system for rescued personnel. This integrated arrangement covers the entire intervention sequence, from searching for and locating a submarine to deploying rescue equipment, recovering survivors and providing post-rescue care. It also reduces reliance on external support assets and enables a faster response.
The MRV and SSRV therefore demonstrate ST Engineering’s philosophy: designing solutions around operational requirements.
Digitalisation and adaptation to operational theatres
In addition to naval vessels, ST Engineering is presenting its naval platform electronics solution, which provides the digital backbone for the combat system of modern naval platforms and delivers command, control, communications and computers (C4) capabilities. At its core, the C2 system integrates sensors and weapon systems into a unified operational picture, enabling faster, better-informed decision-making.
The group is also highlighting a variant of its Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV). This version features, among other modifications, a reinforced steel hull for operations in ice, improved stability to cope with ice accumulation, and equipment adapted to winter conditions, including integrated heating and electrical power systems.
In the field of autonomy, the company has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for AUTONOMAST™, a modular all-in-one system that is independent of vessel type and designed to convert crewed ships into USVs. It is the first naval autonomy system to receive such approval under DNV’s AROS (Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships) framework. This independent assessment confirms the feasibility of
AUTONOMAST’s design and verifies that there are no major technical obstacles to its implementation.
The group will also present its Modular Autonomy Core, a modular solution based on configurable hardware and software modules that enable existing crewed vessels to operate autonomously. Both systems are intended to support the safe deployment of maritime autonomy in complex operational environments.
Developing industrial partnerships in Europe
In addition to presenting its platforms and systems, ST Engineering also hopes to take advantage of its first appearance at Euronaval to deepen its dialogue with European navies and industrial partners, gain a better understanding of their programme requirements and identify new opportunities for cooperation.
The group is seeking to combine its capabilities with those of European partners to develop solutions tailored to local requirements. The goal is to establish long-term partnerships and contribute over time to meeting Europe’s needs in the naval and technology sectors.
- Linda Verhaeghe
