According to information published by Free Malaysia Today on April 27, 2021, the Defence Ministry plans to add 13 more Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) costing more than RM120 million to strengthen the security of Malaysia’s waters.
Senior minister for security Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) received six such boats costing RM80 million on March 19.
The FIC, built by Gading Marine Industry (M) Sdn Bhd (GMI), have been placed under the Fast Combat Boat (FCB) squadron and tasked with providing maritime support to naval ships under Op Benteng to increase monitoring and intercepting abilities in shallow waters.
They are equipped with two main engines each utilising a water jet propulsion system and are capable of reaching a maximum speed of over 50 knots.