Malaysian navy welcomes its first Chinese-built ship
Malaysia’s first Littoral Mission Ship (LMS), KD Keris, arrived home at RMN Kota Kinabalu on 17 January, following its commissioning at its place of construction in China on 6 January.
KD Keris and three sister ships will all operate in the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Eastern Fleet, all expected to be assigned to the COMNAV 2 naval command at RMN Sandakan in Sabah. This command is responsible for the maritime security of Sabah’s east coast where Malaysian forces remain on constant alert against cross-border kidnappings and incursions from Philippine armed groups.
Having these LMS conducting operations there will also
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