LCS delay will not affect their capabilities, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The delay in the construction of the littoral combat ships (LCS) will not affect their capabilities, particularly their engines and other equipment that were purchased earlier, the Dewan Negara has been told.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the LCS diesel engines from MTU Services of Germany are in good condition.“There is no issue with the engines – we will use the same ones, along with the gearboxes, the shafts and propellers, which will determine the speed and how the ship will be operated later.