RMN’s Batch II Littoral Mission Ships Designed for Multi-Role Maritime Operations

(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) – The Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Batch II Littoral Mission Ships (LMSBII), currently under construction in Türkiye, are designed to perform a wide range of maritime tasks.

Equipped with advanced sensor suites, weaponry, and command-and-control systems, the three LMS Batch II ships will be capable of executing various missions.

These include Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Asymmetric Warfare (ASYW), and Electronic Warfare (EW).

The construction and outfitting of these ships will take place in Türkiye, with significant involvement from the country’s defense companies.

As the main contractor, Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) will incorporate products from Türkiye’s defense industry, including the Combat Management System and 76mm Gun Fire Control System supplied by HAVELSAN.

Additionally, ASELSAN will provide key systems such as the 3D Search Radar, Fire Control Radar, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), 30mm gun, Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Chaff Decoy System, and other electronic sensors. The ATMACA anti-ship missile system will be supplied by ROKETSAN.

In early June, Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) with Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) for the acquisition of the Batch II Littoral Mission Ships for the RMN.

The LOA was signed by Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Khaled Nordin, during his five-day working visit to Türkiye, along with SSB President, Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün.

All three LMS Batch II ships are expected to be completed within a stipulated timeframe of three years and six months.

Design, Purpose and Capabilities

Unsurpassed Maneuvering and Seakeeping Capability

Stealth Design and Low Radar Cross Section (RCS)

Redundancy Philosophy

High AAW, ASUW and EW Capability by means of the Well-Integrated Redundant Weapon & Sensor Configuration

High Durability, Distributed and redundant Sensors & Weapons against Fires and Damages

HELO Deck & Hangar for Medium Size Helicopter and Refueling Facilities

Main Dimensions

Length Overall (Loa) : 99.56 m
Max. Breadth (Bmax) : 14.42 m
Draft (T) : 3.94 m
Displacement : ~2500 tons

Speed & Endurance

Max. Speed : +26 knots (CODAD)
Cruising Speed : 14 knots
Range : +4000 nm at 14 knots

Personnel & Endurance

Personnel : 111 (officers, crew and guests)
Endurance : 14 days

Weapons

1 x 76 mm Main Gun1 x 76 mm Main Gun
2 x 4 SSM
1 x 30 mm Secondary Gun
2 x 2 SAM (16 missiles)
2 x Decoy Launcher System (DLS)

Ship system & Equipment Configuration

Main Propulsion/ Power Generation

• 4 x Diesel Engine (CODAD Propulsion System)

• 4 x Diesel Engine (CODAD Propulsion System)

• 2 x Reduction Gear

• 2 x Shaft

• 2 x CPP Propeller

• 4 x Diesel Generator

• 1 x Emergency Generator

• Fin Stabilizer

Sensors

• Combat Management System (CMS)

• 3D Surveillance Radar (with Helo Control Capability)

• IFF System (integrated with 3D radar)

• 1 x Fire Control Radar (with EO Suite)

• Gun Fire Control System (embedded in CMS)

• 2 x Target Designation Sight (TDS)

• C-ESM System

• R-ESM System (2-18 GHz) with ELINT Capabilities

• Tactical Data Link System (LINK-Y)

• Electronic Plotting Table

Ship’s Boat

• 1 x LOA 6-meter RHIB (Aft Launched with Boat Ramp)

• 1 x LOA 7.5-meter RHIB (Side Launched with Boat Davit)

Navigation & Communication Systems:

• Integrated Bridge SystemIntegrated Bridge System

• 2 x Fibre Optic INS

• 2 x Navigation Radars (X-band)

• Wind and Meteorological System

• WAIS

• 3 x WECDIS

• 2 x GNSS

• Voyage Data Recorder

• Echosounder

• Speed Log

• Ship Time System

• Underwater Telephone

• Integrated Communication Systems-ICS

  – Internal Communication Systems:

  – External Communication Systems

Accommodation

• Comfortable Accommodation for 111 (Officers, Crew and Guests) in accordance with naval norms/standards and classification rules

• Galley, Dry Provisions, Wardroom/Mess halls, Offices etc.Growth Capabilities

• Custom Sensors & Weapons

• Ammunition Stores