LUMUT: The Defence Ministry is satisfied with the status of the littoral combat ship (LCS) project, with one of the six ships expected to be ready next year, says Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
He said his visit to the Royal Malaysian Navy base here on Monday found that overall, the construction of the ships – being implemented in stages according to suitability – was on schedule."The first ship is now 70% . There is only one more block to complete, and it won’t take long. The engine, propeller and gearbox have been installed, with only the electrical equipment and weapons .
Mohamad was previously quoted as saying that the ministry would see to the culmination of the LCS project so that the RMN could strengthen its defence of national waters.He said he would continue the efforts implemented by the ministry, the Malaysian Armed Forces , the Finance Ministry, the Economy Ministry as well as the Armed Forces Fund Board in bringing the LCS project to completion.
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