February 05, 2026 | 23:27 (GMT+7)
MILAN 2026: Ship 17 exchanges experience with Royal Malaysian Navy
PANO - On February 4, the Vietnam People’s Navy delegation visited the Tangkas DCFF Simulator Center and the Mine Clearance Diving Unit (Western Fleet, Royal Malaysian Navy) at Lumut Naval Base.
At the Tangkas DCFF Center, the delegation was introduced to modern facilities and equipment used for training in sea survival, firefighting, and flood control. The center’s staffers demonstrated damage control drills at various complexity levels, realistically simulating combat conditions in harsh marine environments.
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The Vietnam People’s Navy delegation visits Tangkas DCFF Simulator Center. |
During the visit, the Vietnam People’s Navy delegation highly appreciated the professionalism and effective application of simulation technology by the Royal Malaysian Navy. They were considered valuable experiences for research and reference to improve the training quality and combat readiness of the Vietnam People’s Navy.
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Officers of Ship 17 (Vietnam People’s Navy) discuss technical maintenance procedures with sailors of Ship 25 (Royal Malaysian Navy). |
On the afternoon of the same day, officers and sailors of Ship 17 (Vietnam People’s Navy) and Ship 25 (Western Fleet, Royal Malaysian Navy) visited each other’s ships.
Both sides introduced the tactical and technical characteristics of their respective ships; shared procedures for the preservation and maintenance of weapons and technical equipment; and exchanged experience in mastering new, modern equipment as well as organizing long-voyage missions.
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Officers and sailors of Ship 17 and Ship 25 in a group photo |
These exchange activities contributed to enhancing mutual understanding, trust, and solidarity between the two navies, thereby promoting cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region.
Translated by Minh Anh