Malaysia is evaluating missile system offers from several countries after Norway cancelled the export permit for Naval Strike Missiles ordered for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s littoral combat ships.
Defence minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said three to four countries had submitted proposals following meetings held during his recent visit to Turkey.
According to Malaysian media, the Defence Ministry and the navy are now assessing whether replacement systems would require major modifications to the ships already under construction.
The update comes as Malaysia continues its dispute with Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and the Norwegian government over the cancelled missile deliveries.
Malaysia previously said it was seeking more than 250 million USD billion in compensation after Norway revoked the export licence for the missile system despite Malaysia reportedly having paid 95% of the contract.
Khaled also said he hopes to meet Norway’s defence minister during the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to express Malaysia’s dissatisfaction with the decision.
