AG's report: Khaled to address LCS project issues in Parliament today
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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will address issues related to the navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project in Parliament today. According to the Auditor-General's Report 2/2026, the LCS project is 7.55 per cent behind schedule as of June 25, with the physical handover of LCS 1 at risk. The delay is attributed to the outstanding Naval Strike Missile Launcher System, which remains uninstalled due to the Norwegian government's permanent cancellation of its export permit.
While the Defence Ministry states that LCS 1 can operate at a reduced capability without the system, it may be considered for a conditional handover. The Auditor-General warns that the delay could impact the earliest scheduled handover on August 26 or the revised target of December 26, as well as affect the handover schedules for LCS 2 to LCS 5.
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