Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foeThe navy’s first littoral combat ship is arriving later this year without the anti-ship missiles meant to give it offensive teeth3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 8:00am, 15 Jul 2026Updated: 9:01am, 15 Jul 2026Malaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship.After nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal and shipyard mismanagement the Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship is finally due in December. But it will arrive missing any anti-ship missiles.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foe
Malaysia's Royal Navy is set to receive its first littoral combat ship in December, after nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal, and shipyard mismanagement. While the vessel is fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air, and electronic warfare, it will arrive without anti-ship missiles.
Maria SiowSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-15 · 00:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Malaysia's Royal Navy is set to receive its first littoral combat ship in December, after nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal, and shipyard mismanagement. While the vessel is fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air, and electronic warfare, it will arrive without anti-ship missiles. This deficiency is due to Norway's decision to revoke the export license for the planned Naval Strike Missile system. Consequently, the warship will be capable of hunting submarines and defending against air threats but will lack the offensive capability to sink enemy ships.
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The warship has experienced nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal and shipyard mismanagement.
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The Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship is finally due in December.
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