RMN Receives Unmanned Surface Vehicle at LIMA ’25 Technology 22nd May 202522nd May 2025 LANGKAWI, 22 May 2025 – Malaysia's defence capabilities took a significant leap forward today as the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officially received a Swift Sea Stalker (S3) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA '25).The handover ceremony, held at the RMN Pavilion in
TLDM Boat Loses Control During LIMA ’25 Maritime Demo Rehearsal Ops & Training 15th May 202517th May 2025 The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) has issued the following statement: 1. During a rehearsal for the maritime demonstration in conjunction with the opening of the Maritime Segment at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA ’25), one of TLDM’s boats lost control. https://youtube.com/shorts/l48Nc_Pd1tg?feature=share 2. There were no fatalities or serious injuries
LCS 2 Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Technical Downslip at Lumut Naval Shipyard Technology 11th May 202513th May 2025 LUMUT, 8 May 2025 – The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 2 successfully underwent its technical downslip, marking its first official entry into the water. This critical milestone follows the signing of the Downslip Safety Checklist earlier in the day. The technical downslip marks the beginning of a new phase in the
Singapore Senior Minister of State for Defence Visits KD LEKIR During IMDEX Defence Relations 6th May 20256th May 2025 SINGAPORE, 6 May - RMN vessel KD LEKIR, currently in Singapore, received a visit by the Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Zaqy Mohamad today. He was accompanied by RMN Chief of Navy, Admiral Datuk (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain and his Singaporean counterpart, Rear Admiral Sean Wat. KD LEKIR is taking
Proposed Establishment of Naval Region 4 Headquarters in Muara Tebas to Strengthen Sarawak’s Maritime Sovereignty Security & Sovereignty 24th March 202524th March 2025 MUARA TEBAS, 24 March 2025 – Kampung Geobilt, Muara Tebas, located approximately 20 km from Kuching, has been identified as a proposed site for the establishment of the Naval Region 4 Headquarters (MAWILLA 4). This initiative aims to enhance maritime security and reinforce the presence of the Royal Malaysian Navy
Exercise MALPAN 2025 Strengthens Malaysia-Japan Maritime Defence Relations Defence Relations Ops & Training 10th March 202512th March 2025 KOTA KINABALU, March 10 – The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) have successfully conducted the Malaysia-Japan Bilateral Exercise (MALPAN) 2025, aimed at strengthening maritime defence cooperation between both nations. The exercise, held from 4 to 10 March, focused on enhancing interoperability, joint operational capabilities, and strategic
Malaysian Navy Chief’s Visit to French Aircraft Carrier FS Charles de Gaulle Defence Relations 2nd March 20255th March 2025 KUANTAN, March 2 – Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Admiral Datuk (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, accompanied Defence Minister YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin on a visit to the French Navy’s aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle (CDG), as it sailed through Malaysian waters in the South China
Second Batch of Littoral Mission Ship (LMSB2) for the Royal Malaysian Navy Scheduled for Completion by 2027 Technology 5th December 20245th December 2024 The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) second batch of Littoral Mission Ship (LMSB2) is set for completion by 2027, marking a significant milestone in enhancing Malaysia's maritime defence capabilities. The project officially began with a symbolic "steel cutting" ceremony held at Istanbul Shipyard, Türkiye. This event, officiated by RMN Chief Admiral
Ex MALAPURA RMN-RSN Sailors Strengthening Bilateral Maritime Collaboration Defence Relations Ops & Training 21st November 202426th November 2024 LANGKAWI, 21 Nov – The Sailor’s Interaction Ceremony was successfully held at the Tun Rahah Auditorium, Langkawi Naval Base. Hosted by Warrant Officer of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), the event marked another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the RMN and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). This regular
Royal Malaysian Navy Chief Visits Singapore for Bilateral Exercises and Strategic Engagement Defence Relations Ops & Training 15th November 202415th November 2024 SINGAPORE, 14 Nov – Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, the Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), continued his official visit to Singapore with a tour of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) facilities at Changi Naval Base. During the visit, Admiral Zulhelmy and the RMN delegation were briefed at