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Defence Ministry Expects Second Batch of LMS to Be Acquired This Year

Johor Bahru: The Ministry of Defense anticipates the acquisition of the second group for three Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to be finalized this year. The Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, stated that the construction of LMS is expected to take three years

RMN Will Only Have Five  Littoral Combat Ships

KUALA LUMPUR: The procurement involving the first batch of littoral combat ships (LCS) has been reduced from the previous six to five vessels after the re-application process for the project was carried out. Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) chief Admiral Datuk Abdul Rahman Ayob said the decision was taken when the government

LCS Construction to Resume Early 2023, says Navy chief Admiral

PENGERANG: The construction of littoral combat ships (LCS) is expected to resume early next year after the completion of the mobilisation process at the end of this year, says Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany. The Navy Chief Admiral said the LCS project is still in the mobilisation phase, which is

France’s Naval Group Guarantees Support for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Project

KUALA LUMPUR: France’s Naval Group has given its assurance to support the government’s efforts in resuming the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. “The company also agreed to resume talks with Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (BNSSB) on the price,” the Defence Ministry said in a statement yesterday. The ministry added that the

RMN’s Western Fleet in Dire Need of New Assets

LUMUT: The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) Western Fleet here is in dire need of improving its combat capabilities. The Western Fleet Command Headquarters' Strategic Communication Division, in a statement said the growing challenges and responsibilities could not be accommodated if the assets available remain the same as it was 25 years

Royal Malaysian Navy to Receive First LCS in January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will receive two littoral combat ships (LCS) which are expected to be handed over to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in January and September 2026. MAF Chief, General Tan Sri Affendi Buang said, the construction of the ships had started in early September

Senior Minister of Defence Invited Media to View LCS in Boustead Naval Shipyard

Lumut, 13 August 2022- The Senior Minister of Defence repeatedly asserted that there is nothing he and the Ministry of Defence will hide regarding the LCS. This determination was once again proven today when MINDEF opened the opportunity for approximately 20 media agencies to visit Boustead Naval Shipyard in Lumut Perak. This

LCS 1 launched in 2017 was actual vessel, not a dummy, says former Navy chief

PETALING JAYA: The littoral combat ship (LCS) launched in Lumut in 2017 was not a dummy but was the actual vessel under construction, says former Royal Malaysian Navy chief Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin. He was responding to allegations on social media that the launch of KD Maharajalela

Cabinet Unanimously Agrees to Proceed with LCS Procurement

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has unanimously agreed to proceed with the project to procure Cabinet unanimously agrees to proceed with LCS procurement Defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the decision was taken at today’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the decision was made after taking into consideration

Missing Millions from Undelivered LCS Traced to Singapore Firms

PUTRAJAYA: An investigation into the non-delivery of six littoral combat ships (LCS) have led investigators on a trail to millions of ringgit, believed to be connected with the project, to three Singapore-based companies. Sources with knowledge of the case said the latest discovery has led to the detention of two individuals. “Investigators

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