LCS order cut to five units

KUALA LUMPUR: The procurement of the first batch of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) has been reduced from six to five vessels after the application to continue the project was discussed again by the government, Navy chief Admiral Datuk Abdul Rahman Ayob (pic) said.

“Originally, it was six units of LCS, but when we reapplied and discussed the matter again, we agreed to reduce to five.