Defence Ministry shortlists three missile systems for LCS, says Khaled
LUMUT, Sept 19 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is in the final stage of shortlisting a surface-to-surface missile...
Lumut, September 19 - The Malaysian Defence Ministry (Mindef) is in the final stages of selecting a surface-to-surface missile system for its Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Without naming the three countries, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin revealed that they had narrowed down their choices to three options. He made this announcement at a press conference following the launch of the Cyber Force Nucleus Team, marking the 93rd Malaysian Armed Forces Day at the Royal Malaysian Navy Base.
In July, Malaysia cancelled any plans to purchase new defence equipment from Norway after the country withdrew its export license for the LCS missile system. Regarding the possibility of acquiring the BrahMos air-to-surface missile from India, Khaled stated that the matter would be reviewed by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) for analysis and potential integration with existing assets, including the Sukhoi fighter aircraft.
Khaled also emphasized the need to review Malaysia's defence doctrine, noting that the current system has a limited range of 100 kilometres, while the proposed system offers a range of 300 to 400 kilometres. During his recent visit to India, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Malaysia was actively exploring the acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system from the Indian government.
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