Malaysia nears choice of replacement missile for LCS fleet
MALAYSIA is in the final stages of selecting a replacement surface-to-surface missile for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), with three systems from three countries shortlisted. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled No...
Malaysia is nearing a decision on replacing the missile system for its Royal Malaysian Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Three surface-to-surface missiles from three different countries – Norway, India, and another unspecified nation – are being considered, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The selection process concluded after several key issues were resolved.
The decision comes after Norway revoked its export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) which was initially chosen for the LCS fleet. Nordin clarified that technical compatibility, financial implications, operational requirements, and system integration with existing defence assets would all be taken into account. He noted that any missile system must operate at longer ranges than the current system, which covers up to 100 kilometres, unlike the proposed BrahMos system that operates between 300 to 400 kilometres. Malaysia is also exploring preliminary discussions with India regarding the BrahMos system.
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