ST Engineering unit bags $600m naval deal

The deal covers the design and platform supply for eight Missile Gun Boats.

ST Engineering’s marine unit has secured a six-year sub-contract valued at about $600m from Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB).

Under the deal, the company’s marine arm will design and supply the platform systems for a fleet of eight Missile Gun Boats that ADSB is constructing for the Kuwait Naval Force. Three of the vessels will be built at ST Engineering’s Singapore shipyard.

This contract follows an earlier award in 2021 by ADSB for four similar Offshore Patrol Vessels for the UAE Navy.

The Missile Gun Boats will be based on ST Engineering’s proprietary Fearless-class patrol vessel, purpose-built for versatility and reliability.

The design features high redundancy for critical systems to maximise mission readiness and supports continuous operations. The vessels will also incorporate advanced platform systems that enhance navigation precision.