KUALA LUMPUR: The delay in the procurement of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is due to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) stopping work due to financial problems. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the procurement process was delayed by 39.52 per cent or 43 months, resulting in payments to
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Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Project Delayed
Malaysian Navy’s Maharaja Lela Class Littoral Combat Ships
The Maharaja Lela Class littoral combat ships (LCS) are being built by Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The ships are also referred to as second-generation patrol vessels (SGPV). In July 2014, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Malaysia placed a contract worth approximately $2.8bn with BNS
LCS to Boost RMN’s Ability to Protect Malaysia’s Sovereignty
LUMUT, Malaysia --- The government would not compromise on Malaysia’s security, despite the economic slowdown said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. He said this can be seen from the unveiling of the first second generation Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) here. Hishammuddin said five more LCS’ in currently in the pipeline will