KD Lekir, seen here in the Singapore Strait. The corvette launched an Exocet MM40 missile at the recently concluded Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has carried out a rare demonstration of its anti-surface capabilities in the South China Sea, with the firings of three Exocet missiles.

The firings, which also involved the first known launch of an anti-ship missile from the Kasturi (Type FS 1500)-class corvette, KD Lekir, since the ship completed its upgrade in 2014, were carried out on 12 August as part of Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'.

KD Lekir and the Lekiu-class frigate, KD Lekiu, each fired an Exocet MM40 Block II missile against a surface target, while the Perdana Menteri (Scorpene)-class submarine KD Tun Razak launched an Exocet SM39 Block II anti-ship missile while it was submerged.

“The successful test firings of these missiles, which were all on target, is a clear demonstration of the navy's professionalism, ability, and readiness to deploy our assets and defend the country,” said the RMN in a statement published via an official social media channel on 15 August.

KD Lekir, seen here in the Singapore Strait. The corvette launched an Exocet MM40 missile at the recently concluded Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has carried out a rare demonstration of its anti-surface capabilities in the South China Sea, with the firings of three Exocet missiles.

The firings, which also involved the first known launch of an anti-ship missile from the Kasturi (Type FS 1500)-class corvette, KD Lekir, since the ship completed its upgrade in 2014, were carried out on 12 August as part of Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'.

KD Lekir and the Lekiu-class frigate, KD Lekiu, each fired an Exocet MM40 Block II missile against a surface target, while the Perdana Menteri (Scorpene)-class submarine KD Tun Razak launched an Exocet SM39 Block II anti-ship missile while it was submerged.

“The successful test firings of these missiles, which were all on target, is a clear demonstration of the navy's professionalism, ability, and readiness to deploy our assets and defend the country,” said the RMN in a statement published via an official social media channel on 15 August.

KD Lekir, seen here in the Singapore Strait. The corvette launched an Exocet MM40 missile at the recently concluded Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has carried out a rare demonstration of its anti-surface capabilities in the South China Sea, with the firings of three Exocet missiles.

The firings, which also involved the first known launch of an anti-ship missile from the Kasturi (Type FS 1500)-class corvette, KD Lekir, since the ship completed its upgrade in 2014, were carried out on 12 August as part of Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'.

KD Lekir and the Lekiu-class frigate, KD Lekiu, each fired an Exocet MM40 Block II missile against a surface target, while the Perdana Menteri (Scorpene)-class submarine KD Tun Razak launched an Exocet SM39 Block II anti-ship missile while it was submerged.

“The successful test firings of these missiles, which were all on target, is a clear demonstration of the navy's professionalism, ability, and readiness to deploy our assets and defend the country,” said the RMN in a statement published via an official social media channel on 15 August.

KD Lekir, seen here in the Singapore Strait. The corvette launched an Exocet MM40 missile at the recently concluded Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has carried out a rare demonstration of its anti-surface capabilities in the South China Sea, with the firings of three Exocet missiles.

The firings, which also involved the first known launch of an anti-ship missile from the Kasturi (Type FS 1500)-class corvette, KD Lekir, since the ship completed its upgrade in 2014, were carried out on 12 August as part of Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'.

KD Lekir and the Lekiu-class frigate, KD Lekiu, each fired an Exocet MM40 Block II missile against a surface target, while the Perdana Menteri (Scorpene)-class submarine KD Tun Razak launched an Exocet SM39 Block II anti-ship missile while it was submerged.

“The successful test firings of these missiles, which were all on target, is a clear demonstration of the navy's professionalism, ability, and readiness to deploy our assets and defend the country,” said the RMN in a statement published via an official social media channel on 15 August.

KD Lekir, seen here in the Singapore Strait. The corvette launched an Exocet MM40 missile at the recently concluded Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has carried out a rare demonstration of its anti-surface capabilities in the South China Sea, with the firings of three Exocet missiles.

The firings, which also involved the first known launch of an anti-ship missile from the Kasturi (Type FS 1500)-class corvette, KD Lekir, since the ship completed its upgrade in 2014, were carried out on 12 August as part of Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'.

KD Lekir and the Lekiu-class frigate, KD Lekiu, each fired an Exocet MM40 Block II missile against a surface target, while the Perdana Menteri (Scorpene)-class submarine KD Tun Razak launched an Exocet SM39 Block II anti-ship missile while it was submerged.

“The successful test firings of these missiles, which were all on target, is a clear demonstration of the navy's professionalism, ability, and readiness to deploy our assets and defend the country,” said the RMN in a statement published via an official social media channel on 15 August.

KD Lekir, seen here in the Singapore Strait. The corvette launched an Exocet MM40 missile at the recently concluded Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has carried out a rare demonstration of its anti-surface capabilities in the South China Sea, with the firings of three Exocet missiles.

The firings, which also involved the first known launch of an anti-ship missile from the Kasturi (Type FS 1500)-class corvette, KD Lekir, since the ship completed its upgrade in 2014, were carried out on 12 August as part of Exercise ‘Taming Sari 20/21'.

KD Lekir and the Lekiu-class frigate, KD Lekiu, each fired an Exocet MM40 Block II missile against a surface target, while the Perdana Menteri (Scorpene)-class submarine KD Tun Razak launched an Exocet SM39 Block II anti-ship missile while it was submerged.

“The successful test firings of these missiles, which were all on target, is a clear demonstration of the navy's professionalism, ability, and readiness to deploy our assets and defend the country,” said the RMN in a statement published via an official social media channel on 15 August.