First LCS to undergo sea trials by mid-year, says Navy chief

KUANTAN: The first littoral combat ship (LCS) is expected to go into the water for sea trials in May or June, says Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob.

He said the ship will then have 22 months to undergo installation of systems and equipment before it can be handed over to the Navy for operational tests, scheduled for the end of 2026.