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Malaysia Slams 'Deafening Silence' over Scrapped Norway Missile Deal
Malaysia will press Norway over the cancelled Naval Strike Missile export licences as it seeks technology transfers to build a more self-reliant defence industry.
- On Sunday, Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin criticized the "deafening silence" from major powers over Norway's cancellation of a naval missile system contract, warning it "sends a dangerous message" about international contract integrity at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
- Malaysia had paid $147 million, roughly 95 per cent of the contract value, before Norway revoked export approvals for certain technologies this month, triggering a diplomatic dispute between the two countries.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised "vehement objection" to the "unacceptable" decision in a call with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store, warning it will have "grave consequences" for the Littoral Combat Ship programme.
- Seeking "real partners" for its defence needs, Malaysia is discussing potential US missile sales with War Secretary Pete Hegseth to fulfill Royal Malaysian Navy requirements, shifting procurement strategy away from Norway.
- Khaled emphasized that Malaysia now prioritizes self-reliance and technology transfer in future procurement, noting the nation will chart its defence policy according to its own priorities to ensure sustainable development.
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Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin condemned the lack of strong reaction from other countries to "Norway's unilateral decision" at a major defence forum in Singapore.
·Ankara, Türkiye
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Norway's apology over axed missile deal raised more questions, says Khaled Nordin
KUALA LUMPUR: Norway's apology over its unilateral decision to cancel the export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system has raised more questions for Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
·Malaysia
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