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One Ex-US Coast Guard Cutter Coming, Part 2

SHAH ALAM: In a post in November, last year, Malaysian Defence wrote that the MMEA may well be getting an…

South African UAVs for MMEA’s OPVs

SHAH ALAM: As OPV1 is patrolling the South China Sea, the fact that the ship will be equipped with an…

Fassmer OPV for RSN

SHAH ALAM: Singapore Defence Ministry on November 20 announced it has signed a contract with German shipbuilder, Fassmer to acquire…

Another RFB for MMEA Mothership?

SHAH ALAM: Back in June, Malaysian Defence reported about the cancelled tender for the MMEA multi-purpose mission ship (MPMS) and…

OPV Tun Fatimah Launched

SHAH ALAM: OPV Tun Fatimah was launched this morning, some five years after its keel was laid. The launch was…

The Joneses…More Details on the PN New OPV

SHAH ALAM: In a previous post, Malaysian Defence wrote about the 11 new ships the Philippines Navy is buying. Among…

MMEA’s OPV Delayed

SHAH ALAM: MMEA's OPVs delayed. Home Minister DS Hamzah Zainuddin has confirmed that the MMEA's three OPVs built by TH…

Sarawak MMEA To Get OPV This June

SHAH ALAM: Sarawak MMEA to get OPV this June. Sarawak MMEA is expected to receive its first Offshore Patrol Vessel…

Moving On RMN

SHAH ALAM: Moving on RMN. In 2014, South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd (DSME) announced it…

More OPVs and NGPCs In the Future

SHAH ALAM: More OPVs and NGPCs in the future. The MMEA plans to acquire up to eight OPVs and 14…