Malaysia has acquired a large Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) from Turkish shipbuilder Desan, valued at $68.8 million.
The 99-meter (324-foot) vessel is capable of continuous operations at sea for 30 days, significantly enhancing the Royal Malaysian Navy’s ability to patrol and secure critical maritime routes.
The vessel is equipped with four interceptor boats, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and a helicopter landing deck for rapid deployment and recovery of aerial assets.
Additionally, it features medical facilities and a detention center, as noted by Adm. Datuk Haji Mohd Rosli bin Abdullah, Director-General of the Malaysian Maritime Administration.
Once delivered, the MPMS will strengthen Malaysia’s defense capabilities in response to increasingly complex maritime security threats, including foreign vessel incursions and cross-border criminal activities.