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Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal
Malaysia says Norway’s export rollback blocked missile deliveries and forced it to seek compensation for direct and indirect costs.
- On Tuesday, Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced Malaysia is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace after Norway abruptly revoked export permits for a naval missile system.
- Oslo's foreign ministry confirmed certain export licenses were revoked solely due to Norway's application of strict export control regulations, calling the situation regrettable for Malaysia.
- Khaled stated the compensation claim includes $146 million in direct costs already paid for equipment, plus indirect expenses for removing missile mounting systems from navy vessels.
- Calling the decision "unilateral and unacceptable," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised his "vehement objection" in a phone call with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre last week.
- Later this month, Khaled will meet Norwegian counterpart Tore O. Sandvik in Singapore during the annual Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss the "reliability of international commitment" and erosion of trust.
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Malaysia Seeks $251 Million from Norwegian Company Kongsberg After Norway Scuttles Missile Deal
Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit Malaysia Seeks $251 Million from Norwegian Company Kongsberg After Norway Scuttles Missile Deal.
The cancellation of a contract by a Norwegian company for the supply of a missile system for new warships had caused scandal in Malaysia.
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The arming contract between Malaysia and Norway is turning into a diplomatic crisis. Kuala Lumpur claims more than $251 million after the revocation of the missile system's export licences.
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