First LCS handover in 2026


On track: Mohamed Khaled (centre) inspecting the construction of the first LCS at the RMN base in Lumut. — Bernama

LUMUT: The Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship (LCS) 1 is expected to be handed over to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in August 2026, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

The Defence Minister said the construction of the country’s first LCS has met the planned milestone.

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