AFAIK the Laksamana-class corvettes was supposed to be phased out with the introduction of the LMS. But just recently they did a refit on all four ship prior to LIMA 19, so probably the Navy still had plans for them for the time being it seems.

Probably just until enough LMS numbers are available. Decommissioning them now will result in too few ships in service. Doing a refit now also makes the corvettes more attractive to potential buyers in case they decide to sell them off later.

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Apr 15 2019, 04:25 PM

I highly doubt MDBA is using 20-year old 2nd hand Otomat missiles to develop the latest missiles for their latest frigate.

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Apr 15 2019, 05:36 PM

TLDM Fleet Open Day at Lumut Naval Base 20 & 21 April 2019



People have the opportunity to take a closer look at the assets of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) including warships during the Fleet Open Day at Lumut Naval Base this weekend.

The two-day annual event from Saturday is held in conjunction with the 85th Anniversary of the RMN.

According to a Statement from Strategic Relations Division of the Western Fleet Administration, various activities were organized on that day aimed at bringing people closer to the RMN.

Among them, visits to warships, air assets exhibitions, weapons technology and combat demonstrations by the Special Forces (PASKAL) involving Super Lynx and Fennec helicopters.

"TLDM warships and helicopters will be open for visits from 9am to 7pm. Also open exhibition booths are various government agencies such as APMM and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

"For the first time, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fighter aircraft also conduct a military demonstration.

"So for those who did not have the opportunity to witness the Langkawi Air and Maritime Exhibition 2019 (LIMA '19) on Langkawi Island, Kedah, they can attend Lumut to witness the show from the RMAF," said the statement.

The celebration was themed 'Armada Perkasa, RMN Siaga' synonymous with the role of RMN to safeguard the sovereignty of the country's waters.

According to the statement, there was also a coloring competition for children as well as dental and health screening services opened to the public.

"The RMN Band Brass Band and the Quadrants will also be performing in the evening of the two days.

"In addition to the exhibition booth, there are about 40 food and beverage sales stalls as well as food truck services are also available," said the statement.

Last year, the Armada Open Day attracted about 60,000 visitors and the number is expected to increase this year including coming from abroad.

"TLDM perlu Kapal Hidrografi baru"- Pengarah Kanan Hidrografi


KD Perantau

Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) memerlukan kapal hidrografi baharu yang serba moden bagi tujuan pemetaan data perairan negara.

Ini kerana, ketika ini, TLDM hanya mempunyai sebuah sahaja kapal hidrografi iaitu KD Perantau yang sudah berusia 20 tahun, selepas KD Mutiara ditamatkan perkhidmatan.

Kekurangan tersebut menyebabkan buat masa ini TLDM terpaksa bergantung kepada khidmat kapal hidrografi milik swasta yang diperoleh secara kontrak sewaan bagi melaksanakan tugas itu.

Pengarah Kanan Hidrografi, Laksamana Pertama Dr. Najhan Md. Said berkata, jika hanya bergantung kepada KD Perantau, ia memakan masa 55 tahun untuk melengkapkan pemetaan perairan negara.

“Ketika ini memang kita melaksanakan operasi menggunakan KD Perantau dan dibantu kapal pihak swasta yang dibuat secara kontrak sewaan kerana faktor kekangan kewangan kerajaan.

“Namun untuk jangka masa panjang, TLDM memerlukan kapal hidrografi moden yang canggih kerana keluasan perairan kita adalah dua kali ganda daripada keluasan daratan.

“Bagaimanapun, kita memahami kekangan kerajaan dan buat masa ini kita akan melaksanakan tanggungjawab tersebut dengan konsep sewaan itu,” katanya kepada pemberita.

sos


So sad

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Apr 18 2019, 04:04 PM

I'm not sure if hydrographic sonar mapping equipment can be packed inside something as small as an ISO container and still work. For one, where does the Sonar transmitter and receiver (which is supposed to be on the underside of the hull, usually set in blisters or domes) go?

IMO hydrographic survey ships are pretty specialized vessels with specialized gear and I doubt all the equipment needed for the job can be limited to fit an ISO container.

I see, tqvm for info

IMO, an OPV's capability can be significantly increased by making sure it has the right kind of vehicle onboard. Put on an ASW helicopter, now the OPV's an ASW platform, put on a helicopter capable of launching AShM, now the OPV's a surface warfare combatant. Put on a UUV or submersible, hey now the OPV's a minehunter.

Before people come telling that those doesn't count, remember that without aircrafts, a carrier is just a ship with a runway on top.

No stack tho, the LMS will be like Kedah-class, exhaust will be on the side, hence the black paintjob near the stern.

On a related note, now the majority of TLDM ships will have side-exhaust systems (Kedah-class, Laksamana-class, KD Mahawangsa, Perdana-class FAC and now Keris-class). Perhaps now TLDM trademark can be the black stern hull paintjob.

Malaysia's first LCS to be commissioned in 2021



KUALA LUMPUR, April 18: Navy's first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Maharaja Lela is expected to be commissioned in 2021, Chief of the Navy, Admiral Datuk Mohd Reza Mohd Sany said.

"After two years, others will be accepted and commissioned in stages later," he said when asked about the development of the LCS after attending the Blood Donation program in conjunction with the 85th TLDM Day at Kementah Camp here today.

On Oct 31, the media reported that the inauguration of the first LCS, scheduled for this year, was delayed following its builder, Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) is still waiting for a key component of a company in the United States and it is expected to only arrive later this year.

This resulted in the ship being unable to be present in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2019 recently.

The RMN was previously reported to receive six LCS in stages from mid-year.

The LCS was built with four-dimensional warfare capabilities to overcome the threats of electronic, air, land and water and equipped with the latest war management system and able to accommodate up to 118 crew members besides a helicopter and special forces.

sos


Lambatnyaaa

Malaysian Army testing Turkish 'Ejder Yalcin' 4x4 MRAP

Eurocopter Tiger, nice.

The cost includes a SLEP refit.

sos

-nvm

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Apr 23 2019, 09:05 AM

New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa takes shape at Korea's Hyundai shipyard

The HMNZS Aotearoa, which will finish construction in 2020, will be the largest naval ship ever put into service with the Royal New Zealand Navy.

This is so whacked.

I was today years old when I discovered that the word 'Helicopter' did not consist of the words "Heli" and "copter" but instead was from the greek words "Helico (spiralling)" and "pter (wing)".

Thus the word 'Helicopter' actually literally means "Spiralling wing".

Somebody help me out here.

I heard from a source that TLDM has a total of around 50 Exocet missiles in its armory. Assuming they are all in good condition, besides those installed on the Lekiu (total 16 missiles on 2 ships) and Kasturi (also 16 missiles on 2 ships), why are the rest these missiles are just kept lying in storage around instead of being installed on the Kedah-class?

Even if there isn't enough missiles to go around after arming those 4 ships with 32 missiles (reserve stocks or whatnot), why do they insist on keeping the two ancient 35-year old Kasturi-class corvettes fully armed with Exocets instead of the more numerous, modern and capable Kedah-class? What tactical advantage can get gained from this policy?

By the way, IIRC the Kedah-class' radar and electronics, even in its current OPV form is even more advanced and modern than the fully armed Lekiu-class frigates!

It boggles the mind.

I think I saw somewhere about how the TLDM Scorpene subs are armed with torpedoes and sub-launched exocets. So there should be some.

China donates warships to Sri Lanka and the Philippines


A PLA-Navy Type 053H3 Frigate

China will donate warships to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in the latest effort to boost its military influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

The gift of a frigate to Sri Lanka was announced last week by Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei, military attaché at the Chinese embassy in Colombo, while Philippine naval spokesman Commander Jonathan Zata confirmed the donation of four new patrol boats from Beijing on Sunday.

The People’s Liberation Army will also provide “various training” to the Sri Lankan military and build an auditorium complex at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Xu told an event last Monday, the Colombo Gazette reported.

On Sunday Zata said China would also give the Philippines 200 rocket propelled grenade launchers and ammunition, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.

Despite the unresolved South China Sea dispute with Manila, China has offered military aid worth US$14 million in small arms and fast boats to the Philippines, and donated thousands of rifles and ammunition to the Philippine police and military for counter terrorist purposes.

sos

TUDM should have some, since IIRC they were part of the Merdeka Day parade a few years back. TLDM themselves probably don't have air-launched Exocets, since they used Sea Skua for the Navy's Super Lynx.