A cross-service, cross-ministry procurement committee overseeing defence asset purchases would ensure decisions are not left in the hands of a single individual, says an expert. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The controversial littoral combat ship (LCS) project will still provide the navy with important and relevant assets despite repeated delays in the ships’ handover, say defence analysts.
While some quarters have suggested that the ships may be outdated by the time of delivery, defence analysts Lam Choong Wah and Salawati Mat Basir maintained that the LCS would still significantly enhance the Malaysian navy’s capabilities.
Lam Choong Wah.Lam, of Universiti Malaya, acknowledged that the ships’ management systems, situational awareness tools and weapons platforms may be lagging technologically by the time operations commence.
