Tag: Royal Malaysian Navy
Maritime Patrol Forces – The Unsung Heroes of National Security
Coastguard forces are in constant demand to help defend against illegal Chinese EEZ exploitation and other maritime criminal activity.
Larger surface combatants offer naval forces...
Malaysia’s Defence Budgeting Still Not Fit for Purpose
The Malaysian government’s budgeting process still does not give its armed forces a clear vision of what procurement to expect, and when.
In contrast to...
CMS: More Inputs, Quicker Solutions
At the heart of any significant warship is the combat management system. Integration with other CMS is one of the directions that today’s developers...
Building Regional Response to Chinese Naval Build-up
Individual nations around the South China Sea, while not being able to match China’s maritime strength, are trying to add to, and modernise, their...
Naval Sector Strong at Malaysia’s LIMA 23 Defence Show
LIMA 23 made a welcome return to the international event circuit boasting a heavy naval presence.
Malaysia is one of the nations in the Asia...
LIMA 23: China displays naval power at Langkawi Expo
China’s presence at LIMA 2023 – whether via military platforms or commercial entities exhibiting at the Langkawi show – illustrated how the Asian superpower...
LIMA 2023: Hyundai Heavy Industries keen to build on success in...
Building upon success elsewhere in Southeast Asia, at LIMA 2023 the South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) was exhibiting ship designs suitable for...
Affordable Maritime Patrol
While nothing is cheap in defence, a range of less expensive capabilities might be enough, especially if networked with allies.
The Indo-Pacific region has...
Submarine Status
Operating submarines can enhance the reputation of the naval force employing them, but they should be properly funded and not just for show.
Conventional submarines...
Littoral Combat Ship Still in Troubled Waters
The saga of Malaysia’s troubled Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) continues. Prime contractor Bousted Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC) was a notable absentee from DSA 2022...
