The ''Jerung''-class is a class of

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s in service with the

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. This class is based on the same design as the in service with

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, the ''Lurssen FPB/TNC-45'' fast attack craft and are built locally by Malaysia-Germany joint venture, ''Hong Leong-Lurssen Shipyards''. The ''Jerong'' class is equipped only with

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and

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for close-in combat and fire support, unlike other fast attack crafts in Malaysian service which are armed with anti-ship missiles. Peacetime duties include patrol of the exclusive economic zone, interception of illegal immigrants and anti-piracy operations. They are too small and under-armed for use in conventional warfare or in open waters. In late 2020 Royal Malaysian Navy confirmed that this class of ship will be upgrade to lengthening service period of older ships.

Service history

KD ''Todak'' together with and KD ''Perak'' took part in the naval

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Ships of the class

References

{{Royal Malaysian Navy Ships Gunboat classes Naval ships of Malaysia