KD Kasturi is the lead ship of Kasturi-class corvette of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). She was acquired in the 1980s and served under 22nd Corvette Squadron of RMN and based in Lumut Perak . Kasturi is based on HDW's FS 1500 design.

The Kasturi-class corvettes are two ships of the Royal Malaysian Navy, KD Kasturi and KD Lekir. They were acquired in the mid-1980s. The two ships constitute the Royal Malaysian Navy's 22nd Corvette Squadron, their homeport being Lumut. After about 25 years of service, they underwent an extensive modernisation known as Service Life Extension ...

Dinamakan sempena pahlawan ketiga daripada lima sahabat iaitu Hang Kasturi ketika Zaman Kesultanan Melayu Melaka pada kurun ke-15. Kapal perang jenis korvet moden ini dibina oleh Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft (HDW) Shipyard, Jerman dan dilancarkan pada 14 Mei 1983 oleh Tunku Maziah binti Tunku Mustapha, isteri kepada Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan ...

Jul 10, 2011 · Two new Kasturi Class corvettes are being used by the Royal Malaysian Navy. Boustead Naval Shipyard replaced the 100mm gun with a Bofors 57mm rear gun. The Kasturi Class is based on the Blohm + Voss FS 1500 design, also used by the Colombian Navy.

Jan 16, 2025 · According to LUNAS social media posting, KD Kasturi has undergone an extensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) program at LUNAS, ensuring it is now fully equipped and capable of sea operations.

KD KASTURI. Dinamakan sempena pahlawan ketiga daripada lima sahabat iaitu Hang Kasturi ketika Zaman Kesultanan Melayu Melaka pada kurun ke-15.

Jan 16, 2025 · This program included comprehensive upgrades and rigorous testing to optimize the vessel’s performance, enhance its operational readiness, and extend its service life.

Jan 15, 2025 · SHAH ALAM: KD Kasturi – pennant number 25 – was officially delivered to the RMN by Lumut Naval Shipyard (Lunas) on January 14, some three years after she went into a routine refit. It was so long that she went into refit with Boustead Naval Shipyard and came out from another yard, Lunas.

The Kasturi-class corvettes, KD Kasturi and KD Lekir, are part of the Royal Malaysian Navy and form the 22nd Corvette Squadron. These ships were introduced in the mid-1980s and are stationed at Lumut, serving areas like the Strait of Malacca and the Indian Ocean.

Kasturi class (FS1500 Type) light frigates. The first two ordered in February 1981. Fabrication began early 1982. Rated as Corvettes even though they are bigger ships than Rahmat.