Photo: Lumut Naval Shipyard (LUNAS)
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) formally received the KD Kasturi (F-25) on 14 January 2025 following a comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) programme conducted at Lumut Naval Shipyard (LUNAS).
The ship, one of two Kasturi-class corvettes operated by the RMN, underwent extensive work aimed at ensuring its readiness for operational duties. The MRO programme included substantial upgrades to optimise performance, bolster operational capabilities, and extend the vessel’s service life.
Originally commissioned in 1984, the KD Kasturi (F-25) has undergone two major refits during its service. The first, conducted between 2011 and 2014 as part of the Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP), involved significant technological enhancements. These included the installation of SMART-S Mk2 3D radar, integration of the TACTICOS Combat Management System, and upgrades to its armament systems, including the MM40 Exocet Block II missiles and DSQS-24C sonar for anti-submarine warfare.
This latest refit, which began in 2021 at what was then Boustead Naval Shipyard, focused on the overhaul of its propulsion system, addressing key components such as engines, generators, and gearboxes to ensure reliable performance and prolong the vessel’s operational lifespan.
The KD Kasturi (F-25) is armed with a range of systems designed for multi-role operations. These include an Oto Melara 76mm/62 Super Rapid Gun for engaging surface and air targets, MM40 Exocet Block II anti-ship missiles, two Bofors 40mm/70 cannons, and triple torpedo launchers for anti-submarine warfare. Advanced decoy systems provide additional defence against missile threats.
As a Kasturi-class corvette, KD Kasturi (F-25) displaces 1,850 tonnes at full load, measures 97.3 metres in length, and can achieve a maximum speed of 28 knots. It has a range of 5,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots and is crewed by approximately 130 personnel.
The vessel has proven its versatility over the years, serving in roles such as maritime patrol, surveillance, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and the protection of Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
KD Kasturi’s sister ship, KD Lekir (F-26), remains active and participated in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off Hawaii in 2022, where it demonstrated its capabilities by firing the MM40 Exocet missile.
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