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Singapore's new multi-role combat vessels (MRCVs) are "almost like the battleship Galactica"in the 1970s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica, because their weapon systems and capabilities can be evolved as the mission evolves, said Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing. Speaking on Tuesday (Oct 21) at the launch of the first Victory-class MRCV named Victory at ST Engineering's Benoi shipyard, Chan said that as Singapore's sea lines of communications extend further, new capabilities, such as the MRCVs are needed for Singapore to ensure that these strategic lines, "remain open and accessible". Referring to the challenges which lie ahead, Chan said that the MRCVs can help the navy and the wider Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to stay ahead of threats. "What we need is a ship that can keep evolving with our operational requirements. And that is why, when this ship...