Turkish defence technology company STM has been selected for the construction of three littoral mission ships (LMS) in a series for the Royal Malaysian Navy. All three of the ships will be built in Turkey with STM as the prime contractor responsible for all phases of the project from design to delivery.
STM will undertake ship design, project management, construction management, material/system procurement, integration design and installation, tests, and integrated logistics support (ILS) activities. The company will also be responsible for the preparation of design and ILS documents related to the project.
Each LMS will have a length of 99.56 metres, a displacement of 2,500 tonnes, and a maximum speed of 26 knots. Accommodations will be available for 111 personnel.
Armament will include a 76mm naval gun, a 30mm remote controlled stabilised gun, and ATMACA anti-ship missiles. Each ship will also be fitted with chaff dispensers and a helicopter deck.