Procurement of LMS batch 2 due to continuous Chinese vessel's intrusion

The navy’s decision to procure larger and more capable littoral mission ships (LMS) batch 2 is driven by the need to counter China’s persistent encroachment into Malaysian maritime zones, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.

In a written parliamentary reply on Feb 27, Khaled stated that the procurement has been categorised as “critical” and is the navy’s topmost priority...