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
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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
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