Malaysia, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to defence ties

Malaysia, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to defence ties

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence ties following Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin’s official three-day visit to the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Malaysia Charts Bold Maritime Future with Turkish-Built Littoral Mission Ships

Malaysia is poised to redefine its maritime defence posture with the planned 2026 debut of its second batch of Littoral Mission Ships (LMS), marking a transformational leap in capability, doctrine, and strategic outlook for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). Constructed at the Istanbul Shipyard in Türkiye, these state-of-the-art warships are not only Malaysia’s most advanced surface combatants to date but also a product of a deepening defence partn…