Turkey Launches Second LMS Batch-2 Corvette for Royal Malaysian Navy
On June 7, 2026, Turkish firm STM launched the second of three ADA-class corvettes, KD RAJA LAUT, for the Royal Malaysian Navy at Istanbul Shipyard. The vessel follows the first launch two weeks prior, with the third scheduled for August. The project marks Turkey’s first corvette export to the Asia-Pacific and the first government-to-government defense deal between Turkey and Malaysia. All three ships are expected for delivery by 2027, featuring Turkish combat systems.
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Malaysia's second LMS Batch-2 corvette launched by Turkey's STM
Turkey's STM launched KD RAJA LAUT, the second of three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy under the LMS Batch-2 programme, on 7 June 2026 at Istanbul Shipyard. The event follows the launch of the first vessel on 24 May 2026, with the third ship scheduled for launch in August. STM is the main contractor for design, construction, systems integration, and delivery. The ADA-class corvettes measure 99.56 meters, displace 2,500 tons, and are powered by four diesel engines enabling speeds over 26 knots. They will feature Turkish defense systems including Havelsan fire control, Aselsan radars and sensors, and Roketsan ATMACA missiles. All three vessels are expected to be delivered within 2027.
Naval TechnologyMalaysia's second vessel under LMS Batch-2 programme launched
Türkiye's STM has launched KD RAJA LAUT, the second of three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy under the LMS Batch-2 programme, on 7 June 2026 at Istanbul Shipyard. The launch follows the first vessel's launch on 24 May 2026, with the third ship scheduled for August. STM is the main contractor for design, construction, systems integration, and delivery. The ADA-class corvettes are 99.56 meters long, displace 2,500 tons, and are powered by four diesel engines in CODAD configuration, reaching speeds over 26 knots. They feature systems from Turkish suppliers including Havelsan, Aselsan, and Roketsan, with capabilities for anti-surface, anti-air, asymmetric, and electronic warfare. The vessels include a flight deck and hangar for a medium helicopter. All three platforms are expected to be delivered to Malaysia within 2027.
Naval TechnologyMalaysia’s second vessel under LMS Batch-2 programme launched
Turkey's STM launched KD RAJA LAUT, the second of three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy under the LMS Batch-2 programme, on 7 June 2026 at Istanbul Shipyard. The event follows the launch of the first vessel on 24 May 2026, with the third ship scheduled for launch in August. STM is the main contractor for design, construction, systems integration, and delivery. The ADA-class corvettes are 99.56 meters long, displace 2,500 tons, and are powered by four diesel engines enabling speeds over 26 knots. They will be equipped with Turkish defense systems from Havelsan, Aselsan, and Roketsan, including ATMACA missiles. All three vessels are expected to be delivered to Malaysia within 2027.
Naval TechnologySTM Launches Second LMS Batch-2 Corvette for Royal Malaysian Navy in Istanbul
On June 7, 2026, STM, Turkey's leading naval engineering firm, launched the second of three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy under the LMS Batch-2 program at the Istanbul Shipyard. Named RAJA LAUT, the vessel follows the launch of the first ship, TUNKU LAKSAMANA ABDUL JALIL, two weeks prior. The ceremony was attended by Malaysian royalty, including the Sultan of Selangor, and senior defense officials from both Turkey and Malaysia. STM General Manager Özgür Güleryüz highlighted the project's rapid pace, noting it is the first Government-to-Government defense procurement agreement between Turkey and Malaysia and Turkey's first corvette export to the Asia-Pacific region. The third vessel is scheduled for launch in August, with all three platforms expected to be delivered to the Royal Malaysian Navy within 2027. STM is responsible for design, construction, integration, and logistics support.
Naval NewsSTM Launches Second LMS Batch-2 Corvette for Royal Malaysian Navy in Istanbul
On June 7, 2026, STM, a leading Turkish naval engineering firm, launched the second of three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy's LMS Batch-2 program at the Istanbul Shipyard. Named RAJA LAUT, the vessel follows the launch of the first ship, TUNKU LAKSAMANA ABDUL JALIL, two weeks prior. The ceremony was attended by Malaysian royalty, including the Sultan of Selangor, and senior defense officials from both Turkey and Malaysia. STM General Manager Özgür Güleryüz highlighted the project's rapid pace, noting it is the first Government-to-Government defense procurement agreement between Turkey and Malaysia and Turkey's first corvette export to the Asia-Pacific region. The third vessel is scheduled for launch in August, with all three platforms expected to be delivered to the Royal Malaysian Navy within 2027. The project began with a steel-cutting ceremony in December 2024 and a keel-laying in April 2025.
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