Malaysian Navy revises transformation plan for fleet modernisation
The RMN 15 to 5 Transformation Program Realignment display at DSA also laid out acquisition funding timeframes for the navy based on the Malaysia Plans. (Photo: RMN)
Despite the delay, graphics outlining the revised plan were showcased at DSA 2024, offered insights into the Royal Malaysian Navy’s strategic vision for fleet modernisation.
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will modify its 15 to 5 Transformation Plan in order to take into account the change in situation and events since the plan was issued in 2015.
The revised plan, dubbed the RMN 15 to 5 Transformation Program Realignment, was supposed to be launched at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur this week, but the service has postponed the launch. The documents still needed a full review.
Graphics of the plan at the RMN booth at DSA 2024, however, were displayed. The original 15 to 5 plan called for the service
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