Malaysia’s first littoral mission ship launched in China

Image: Royal Malaysian Navy
Image: Royal Malaysian Navy

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN)’s first littoral mission ship (LMS) was launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding’s facilities in China on Monday, April 15.

The warship has been named Keris after a traditional Malay dagger.

The 68- by nine-metre LMS is scheduled for delivery to the RMN at the end of this year and commissioning early next year.


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