Klewang

The KRI Klewang (625) was a unique stealth trimaran fast attack craft built for the Indonesian Navy, featuring a carbon-fiber composite hull. Designed for high speed and low radar signature, it was unfortunately destroyed by fire during fitting out in 2012 before entering operational service.

Developed by PT Lundin Industry Invest in Banyuwangi, the vessel was conceived to meet the Indonesian Navy's need for a modern, agile littoral combatant capable of patrolling the nation's vast archipelagic waters. Launched in August 2012, the pioneering vessel never officially entered active service due to the catastrophic fire that consumed it just weeks later during its outfitting phase. Despite this setback, the innovative wave-piercing trimaran design served as the direct predecessor to the KRI Golok (688), which was constructed with upgraded fire-resistant carbon composite materials. Commissioned in 2022, the Golok successfully realized the stealth trimaran concept, ensuring the Klewang's technological legacy continues to influence Indonesia's domestic defense manufacturing capabilities.