List of equipment of the Royal Malaysian Navy

The equipment of the Royal Malaysian Navy can be subdivided into: ships, aircraft, radar, weapons, munitions, firearms and attire. All RMN ship carries the prefix KD (Malay : Kapal Di-Raja, literally "Royal Ship"), which is equivalent to "His Majesty's Ship" in English. The sailing ship however, carries the KLD prefix (Kapal Layar Di-Raja) to mean "His Majesty's Sailing Ship".

Ships

Class	Image	Type	Ships	Origin	Quantity	Notes
Submarines
Scorpène		Submarine	KD Tunku Abdul Rahman KD Tun Abdul Razak	France	2[1]	Armament: Black Shark heavyweight torpedoes Exocet SM39 missiles
Frigates
Maharaja Lela		Frigate	KD Maharaja Lela[2] KD Syarif Masahor[2] KD Raja Mahadi[2] KD Mat Salleh[3] KD Tok Janggut	France  Malaysia	0+(5)[4]	Originally 6 ships planned but 1 cancelled in 2023. Armament:[5] 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun 2 × MSI DS30M 30 mm cannon 16 × VL MICA in Sylver VLS 8 × Naval Strike Missile SSM[6] 2 × triple J+S torpedo launcher
Lekiu		Frigate	KD Jebat KD Lekiu	United Kingdom	2[7]	Armament: 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf SAM 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2 SSM 2 × triple Eurotorp B515
Corvettes
Kasturi		Corvette	KD Kasturi KD Lekir	Germany	2[8]	Armament: 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon MANPAD SAM 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2 SSM 2 × triple Eurotorp B515
Laksamana		Corvette	KD Laksamana Hang Nadim KD Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil KD Laksamana Muhammad Amin KD Laksamana Tan Pusmah	Italy	4[9]	Formerly missile corvette. Armament: 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara 1 × DARDO/40 mm Breda CIWS
Offshore patrol vessels
Kedah		Offshore patrol vessel	KD Kedah KD Pahang KD Perak KD Terengganu KD Kelantan KD Selangor	Germany  Malaysia	6[10]	Armament: 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara 1 × 30 mm Breda-Mauser
Keris		Offshore patrol vessel	KD Keris KD Sundang KD Badik KD Rencong	China	4[11]	Not to be confused with Keris-class patrol craft. Armament:[12] 1 x 30 mm H/PJ-17 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine gun
Fast attack craft
Perdana		Gunboat	KD Perdana KD Serang KD Ganas KD Ganyang	France	4[13]	Formerly missile boat. Armament: 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun
Handalan		Gunboat	KD Handalan KD Perkasa KD Pendekar KD Gempita	Sweden	4[14]	Formerly missile boat. Armament: 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun
Jerung		Gunboat	KD Jerung KD Todak KD Paus KD Yu KD Baung KD Pari	Germany  Malaysia	6[15]	Armament: 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun
Keris		Gunboat	KD Sri Perlis KD Sri Johor KD Sri Sabah KD Sri Sarawak	United Kingdom	4[16]	Not to be confused with Keris-class littoral mission ship. Armament: 1 x Bofors 40 mm gun 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine gun
Sri Tiga		Fast troop vessel	KD Sri Tiga KD Sri Gaya	Malaysia	2[17]	Armament: 1 x 20 mm gun 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine gun
Fast interceptor craft / Rigid-hulled inflatable boat / Jet ski
CB90		Fast interceptor craft	201 - 217	Sweden	17[18]	Armament: 3 × 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns
G2000 FIC 18M		Fast interceptor craft	1021 - TBD	Malaysia	19[19]	6 units ordered in 2021 and 13 units ordered in 2022. Armament: 1 × 12.7 mm RCWS 2 × 7.62 mm machine guns
Sandakan Jaya Teknik MPB		Fast interceptor craft	-	Malaysia	4[20]	Armament: 2 × 7.62 mm machine guns
Pengawal		Fast interceptor craft	-	Malaysia	2[21]	Transferred from Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. Armament: 2 × 7.62 mm machine guns
Rigid hull inflatable boat		Rigid hull inflatable boat	12.02m P38-class 7.62m MSET-class Silver Breeze-class	Malaysia	unknown[22]	Armament: 1-2 × 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns
RXT-X 300CV		Jet ski	Sea-Doo RXT-X 300CV	Canada	unknown[23]	Armament: 1 × 5.56 mm FN Minimi machine gun installed on rear tripod.
Mine counter-measure vessels
Mahamiru		Minesweeper	KD Mahamiru KD Jerai KD Ledang KD Kinabalu	Italy	4[24]	Armament: 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun 2 × 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns
Amphibious warfare ships / Multi-purpose support ships
Sri Indera Sakti		Multi-purpose support ship	KD Sri Indera Sakti KD Mahawangsa	Germany	2[25][26]	Armament: 1-2 × Bofors 57 mm gun 2 × 20 mm anti-aircraft guns
Auxiliary ships
Bunga Mas Lima		Auxiliary ship	KA Bunga Mas Lima	Malaysia	1[27]	132 meter ship with combat and support capabilities.
Tun Azizan		Auxiliary ship	KA Tun Azizan	Malaysia	1[28]	102 meter ship with combat and support capabilities.
Submarine rescue ships
MV Mega Bakti		Submarine rescue ship	MV Mega Bakti	Singapore	1[29]
Training ships
Gagah Samudera		Training ship	KD Gagah Samudera KD Teguh Samudera	South Korea  Malaysia	2[30]	Armament: 1 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon 2 × 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns
Tunas Samudera		Training ship	KLD Tunas Samudera	United Kingdom	1[31]
Hydrographic survey vessels
Perantau		Hydro ship	KD Perantau	Germany	1[32]
MV Dayang Sari		Hydro ship	MV Dayang Sari	Malaysia	1[33]
MV Aishah		Hydro ship	MV Aishah	Malaysia	1[34]
AMIN 1600HSV		Hydro ship	-	Malaysia	2[35]
Tugboats
-		Tugboat	KTD Penyu	Japan	1
-		Tugboat	Tunda Satu	Malaysia	1

Aircraft

Aircraft	Image	Variant	Role	Origin	Quantity	Notes
Helicopters
Westland Lynx		Super Lynx 300	Anti-submarine warfare	United Kingdom	6[36]	Equipped with torpedoes or MBDA Sea Skua anti-ship missile and also use as OTHT.
Eurocopter Fennec		AS 555SN	Surface surveillance	France	6[36]	Combat and OTHT capable.
AgustaWestland AW139		AW139HOM	Utility	Italy	3[37]	Transport and utility. 3 more helicopters planned.
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle			Tactical unmanned aerial vehicle	United States	18[38][39]	First 6 units delivered in 2020 and the rest in 2021.

Radar

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Quantity	Notes
Radar
Thales Nederland SMART-S Mk.II		Search radar	Netherlands	6[40]	Installed on Maharaja Lela class frigate.
Ericsson SEA-GIRAFFE		Search radar	Sweden	2[41]	Installed on Lekiu class frigate.
DA-08		Search radar	Netherlands	4[42][43]	Installed on Lekiu class frigate and Kasturi class corvette.
RAN-12		Search radar	Italy	4[44]	Installed on Laksamana class corvette.
TRS-3D		Search radar	Germany	6[45]	Installed on Kedah class OPV.
SR-47AG		Search radar	China	4[46]	Installed on Keris class LMS.

Weapons

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Quantity	Notes
Naval artillery guns
Oto Melara 76 mm gun		Gun	Italy	10[43]	Compact and Super Rapid in service.
Bofors 57 mm gun		Gun	Sweden	27[43]	Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3 in service.
Bofors 40 mm gun		Gun	Sweden	26[43]	L/70 in service.
MSI DS30M 30 mm gun		Gun	United Kingdom	12[43]	Mk2 in service.
Breda Mauser 30 mm gun		Gun	Italy	6[43]
H/PJ-17 30 mm gun		Gun	China	4[43]
Anti-aircraft 20 mm gun		Gun	Switzerland	6[43]
Close-in weapon systems
DARDO		Close-in weapon system	Italy	4	Installed on Laksamana class corvette.

Munitions

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Quantity	Notes
Air-to-surface missiles
Sea Skua		Air-to-surface missile	United Kingdom	50[43][47]	Used by Westland Lynx helicopter.[48]
Surface-to-air missiles
MICA		Point defence missile system, Surface-to-air missile	France	unknown[49]	To be installed on Maharaja Lela class frigate.
Sea Wolf		Guided missile system, Surface-to-air missile	United Kingdom	65[43]	Used by Lekiu class frigate.[50]
Aspide		Surface-to-air missile	Italy	48[51][52]	Used by Laksamana class corvette. Probably retired due to being obsolete.
Anti-ship missiles and Land-attack cruise missiles
NSM		Anti-ship and Land-attack cruise missile	Norway	100[43]	To be installed on Maharaja Lela class frigate.[49]
Exocet MM40		Anti-ship missile	France	50[43]	MM40 Block 2. Used by Lekiu class frigate and Kasturi class corvette.[53][54]
Exocet SM39		Anti-ship missile	France	40[43]	SM39. Used by Scorpene class submarine.[55]
Otomat		Anti-ship and Coastal attack missile	Italy	48[43]	Otomat Mk 2. Used by Laksamana class corvette.[52] Probably retired due to being obsolete.
Torpedoes
A244-S		Torpedo	Italy	75[43]	Used by Lekiu class frigate, Kasturi class corvette and Laksamana class corvette.[56]
Black Shark		Torpedo	Italy	30[43]	Used by Scorpene class submarine.[57]

Firearms

The standard weapon of all RMN personnel is Glock 17, Heckler & Koch P9S service pistols, M4 carbines, M16 rifles and FN MAG 58 general purpose machine guns. The RMN PASKAL units are often equipped with the most common specialised firearms including combat shotguns, submachine guns, assault rifles, carbines, sniper rifles, light machine guns, and grenade-based weapons that are generally found in most counter-terrorist tactical teams. The following are some of the weapons of the RMN ground forces:

Model	Image	Type	Calibre	Origin	Variant	Details
Pistols
Glock		Pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Austria	Glock 17 Glock 18C Glock 19 Glock 26 Glock 34	Glock 17 is the standard service pistol for navy personnel. Glock 18C to Glock 34 is used by PASKAL.[58]
HK45		Pistol	.45 ACP	Germany	HK45T	Limited service. Used by PASKAL.[58]
Mk.23		Pistol	.45 ACP	Germany	Mk.23 Mod 0	Limited service. Used by PASKAL.[59][58]
P9		Pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Germany	P9S	Limited service.[58]
P11		Underwater pistol	7.62×36mm	Germany	P11	Used by PASKAL.[58]
P30		Pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Germany	P30	Used by PASKAL.[58]
SP1		Pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	South Africa	SP1	Limited service.[58]
Shotguns
FP6		Shotgun	12 bore	Italy	FP6	Used by PASKAL.[58]
M870		Shotgun	12-gauge	United States	M870	Also used as a breaching shotgun.[58]
M1100		Shotgun	12-gauge	United States	M1100	Used by PASKAL.[58]
Submachine guns
Beretta PMX		Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum	Italy		[60]
MP5		Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum	Germany	MP5A5 MPK-A5 MP5N MP5SD6 MLI	The weapon comes in multiple variants, from the standard MP5A5, MP5K-A5, MP5N and the suppressed MP5SD6. Used by PASKAL in night operations, close quarters (especially VBSS/GOPLATS), hostage rescue and escort. A standard MP5A5 has been fitted with an RM Equipment M203PI grenade launcher.[58]
MP7		Submachine gun	HK 4.6×30mm	Germany	MP7A1 MP7A2	Used by PASKAL.[58]
UMP		Submachine gun	.45 ACP	Germany	UMP45	Used by PASKAL.[58]
P90		Submachine gun	FN 5.7×28mm	Belgium	P90	Used by PASKAL.[58]
Assault rifles
AK-100		Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Russia	AK-102	Used by PASKAL. Limited service.[58]
M4		Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	United States  Malaysia	M4 M4A1 SOPMOD	Standard service rifle manufactured locally by SME Ordnance for Malaysian Armed Forces. Equipped with SOPMOD kit features a shortened quick-detachable M203 grenade launcher and leaf sight, an Insight Technologies AN/PEQ-2A visible laser/infrared designator, along with ECOS-N optical sight (a variant of the Aimpoint CompM2) and a night vision sight. Used by PASKAL.[58]
M16		Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	United States	M16A1 M16A2	Still in used reservists or ceremonial only. Used by PASKAL. Limited service.[58]
G36		Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Germany	G36C G36E G36KE	Used by PASKAL.[58]
HK416		Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	Germany	D10RS D14.5RS D20RS	Used by PASKAL.[58]
M8		Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Germany  United States	XM8 Compact XM8 Carbine XM8 AR/DMR XM8 LMG	Used by PASKAL. Available in four variants: the XM8 Compact Carbine or PDW, XM8 Carbine, Automatic rifle, Designated marksmen rifle and Light machine gun.[58]
Sniper rifles
AR-50		Anti-materiel rifle	.50 BMG	United States	AR-50	Used by PASKAL.
AW50		Anti-materiel rifle	.50 BMG	United Kingdom	AW50	Standard long range and anti-materiel sniper rifle. Used by PASKAL as counter-sniper.[58]
RC-50		Anti-materiel rifle	.50 BMG	United States	RC-50F	Standard long range and anti-materiel sniper rifle. Used by PASKAL as counter-sniper.[58]
AW		Sniper rifle	.308 Winchester	United Kingdom	AW	Used by PASKAL.[58]
DSR-1		Sniper rifle	.308 Winchester	Germany	DSR-1	Used by PASKAL.[58]
M110 SASS		Sniper rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	United States		First seen in 2023 Merdeka Parade. Used by PASKAL.
HK417		Sharpshooter rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Germany	HK417	Used by PASKAL.[58]
MSG-90		Sharpshooter rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Germany	MSG-90A1	Used by PASKAL.[58]
M14		Sharpshooter rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	United States	M14	Limited service.[58]
M40		Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	United States	M40A5	Used by PASKAL.[58]
Beretta ARX 200		Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Italy		First seen in Latgabma Malindo Darsasa 2023 Exercise.
Machine guns
Ameli		Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO	Spain	Ameli	Standard general purpose machine gun. Used by PASKAL.[58]
MG4		Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO	Germany	MG4-KE	Standard squad automatic weapon, in service since 2010. Used by PASKAL.[58]
Minimi		Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO	Belgium	Minimi	Belt-fed but can be used with STANAG magazines. Standard squad automatic weapon. Used by PASKAL.[58]
SS-77		General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	South Africa	SS-77	Standard general purpose machine gun. Mounted on PASKAL's Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).[58]
MG5		General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Germany	MG5	Standard squad automatic weapon. Used by PASKAL.[58]
MAG		General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Belgium	MAG	Standard general purpose machine gun. Used by all branches of the Royal Malaysian Navy. It can be attached to both navy assault vessels and tripods.[58]
M2		Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	United States	M2HB GAU-21	Mounted on vessels or tripods. Anti-aircraft machine gun, mounted on navy helicopters.
FN Herstal M3M		Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Belgium		Anti-aircraft machine gun, mounted on navy helicopters.[61]
CANiK M2 QCB		Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Turkey		Mated with Sentinel RWS and installed on G2000 FIC 18M.[62]
Remote controlled weapon stations
Sentinel RWS		Remote controlled weapon station	12.7×99mm NATO	Spain		Mounted on G2000 FIC 18M.
Grenade-based weapons
M203		Grenade launcher	40×46mm SR	United States	M203 M203A1 M203A2 M203PI	Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcher. Attached to M4/M4A1 (M203A1/A2), MP5A5 (M203PI) and M16A1 (M203).[58]
M320		Grenade launcher	40×46mm SR	Germany	M320	Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcher. Attached to M4A1, HK416, G36 and XM8. Some in stand-alone system. Used by PASKAL.[58]
AG36		Grenade launcher	40×46mm SR	Germany	AG36	Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcher. Attached to HK416, G36 and XM8. Some in stand-alone system. Used by PASKAL.[58]
GMG		Automatic grenade launcher	40x53mm	Germany	GMG	Has a 320rpm rate of fire and an effective range of 1,500 m (4,900 ft)-2,000 m (6,600 ft). It is used for the suppression of enemy infantry and can be mounted on PASKAL assault boats and tripods.[58]
Mk 3		HE grenade		United States	Mk3A2
AN-M14		Incendiary grenade		United States
Mk 141 Mod 0		Stun grenade		United States
AN M18		Smoke grenade		United States

Attire

Name	Pattern name(s)	Pattern	Image	Notes
Current attire
Digital Pattern				The Royal Malaysian Navy (Malay: Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia, TLDM) introduces the new digital camo pattern during 59th Merdeka Day Parade on 31 August 2016. Digital pattern manufactured by Sritex (PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk).[63]
Harimau Gurun Desert Pattern				It is a variant of Malay Tigerstripe Woodland pattern but with earth-brown stripes on a light green and sand-coloured background. Digital pattern manufactured by Sritex (PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk).[63]
	Working Dress Uniform

Procurement

Following the completion of the New Generation Patrol Vessel (NGPV) program, RMN now moved to the next program called Second Generation Patrol Vessel (SGPV). RMN also planned to purchase a batch of Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) namely Keris-class littoral mission ship and Ada-class corvette. RMN also planned to add Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS) for its support role. Under recent modernisation plan, RMN desire to add more submarine in the fleet. Together with the modernisation plan, RMN launches an upgrade program called Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for the old ships.

Modernisation program	Asset	Type	Origin	Quantity	Notes
Ships
Attack Submarine Program	Scorpène-class submarine	Attack submarine	France	2 in service, 2 more planned	Two Scorpène-class submarines were ordered by the RMN on 5 June 2002 under a €1.04 billion (about RM4.78 billion) contract.[64] Under 15 to 5 program, RMN planned to add more submarine in the future. The class selected is Scorpène-class submarine.[65]
Second Generation Patrol Vessel (SGPV) / Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program	Maharaja Lela-class frigate	Frigate / Littoral combat ship (LCS)	France  Malaysia	5 under construction	RMN has launched its program to procure new class of modern frigate. The program is called Second Generation Patrol Vessel (SGPV). In 2014, Malaysia signed a contract agreement worth MYR9 billion (US$2.8 billion) which awarded to Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC) to build six frigates under the program. The ships will be built based on the Gowind 2500 corvette designed by French shipbuilder DCNS. A total of 12 ships planned under the 15 to 5 program. Additional order will be announced once the Maharaja Lela-class deliveries complete. In 2023 it is confirmed that only five ships will be completed while the sixth ship was cancelled.
Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Program Batch 2	Ada-class corvette	Corvette / Littoral mission ship (LMS)	Turkey	8 planned	RMN has a needs to acquired a total of 18 units LMS by batch. Following the completion of four units for the first batch of the Keris-class littoral mission ship, RMN move to the next steps to acquired the next batch of eight LMS. RMN has chooses the Ada-class corvette for its second batch of LMS program.[66][67]
Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS) Program	Mistral LHD Type 075 LHD Type 071 LPD Makassar LPD Damen Enforcer 10000 LPD TAIS LPD Mitsui MRSS Mitsubishi MRSS Hyundai HDL-13000	Amphibious assault ship	France  China  Indonesia  Netherlands  Turkey  Japan  Japan  South Korea	3 planned[68]	RMN has launched their Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) program as part of the RMN's fleet modernisation program called 15 to 5. A total of three ships to be acquired in two batch where two ships will be purchase in the first batch and one ship in the second batch. The contenders includes Mistral LHD, Type 075 LHD, Type 071 LPD, Makassar LPD, Damen Enforcer 10000 LPD, Turkish made TAIS LPD, Japanese made Mitsui MRSS and Hyundai HDL-13000.[69][70]
Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) Program	Gading Marine G2000 FIC 18M MTC FIC 20	Fast interceptor craft	Malaysia	6 in service, 13 more under construction	The RMN have planned to acquire new Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) for Ops Benteng during Pandemic COVID-19. The class selected is six G2000 FIC 18M from Malaysian company, Gading Marine. In 2021, Ministry of Defence said they will buy another 13 of this FIC to upgrade their defence for protection of Malaysia territorial waters.[71] In LIMA 19, a model named MTC FIC 20 was presented by a local company named Marine Technology Company. This model will augment or replace the CB90 boats in RMN service between 2020 and 2025.[72] 13 more ordered in 2022.[73]
Helicopters
New Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter Program	AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat MH-60R Seahawk Airbus Helicopters H225M ASW	Anti-submarine warfare helicopter	United Kingdom  United States  France	6-12 planned	For anti-submarine helicopter, RMN planned to add with either AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat, Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk or the Airbus Helicopters H225M ASW. In 2016, an Italian-aerospace defence company, the Finmeccanica has signed a teaming agreement with Malaysian defence vehicle company, the Global Komited to jointly distribute AgustaWestland AW159 helicopters if it was selected by the Malaysian government. Navy chief Admiral Datuk Abdul Aziz Jaafar unveiled an intention of the navy to acquire at least six ASW helicopters as a complement to the soon to be commissioned Maharaja Lela-class frigate.[74][75]

See also

• List of equipment of the Malaysian Army
• List of equipment of the Royal Malaysian Air Force
• List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces
• List of equipment of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
• List of vehicles of the Royal Malaysian Police
• List of police firearms in Malaysia

References

External links

• Official website of the Royal Malaysian Navy
• Global Security website

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