TLDM beefing up assets to defend Malaysian waters


Ceremonial affair: TLDM personnel taking part in the 91st Navy Day celebrations at KD Sri Gombak, Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) will continue to strengthen its role as the country’s main line of maritime defence through the implementation of various strategic initiatives to protect the country’s sovereignty and safety of its waters, says Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain.

In line with its commitment to protecting Malaysia’s maritime territory, the TLDM chief said the procurement of new assets, inclu­ding the Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC), proved that TLDM is on the right track in improving combat readiness and capabilities.

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