Malaysia eyes new missile deal to replace Norwegian system
Malaysia's Defence Minister announced plans to procure a new surface-to-surface missile system to replace a failed Norwegian contract. The government is prioritizing compatibility with existing French-supplied combat management systems while continuing efforts to recover lost funds.
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KOTA TINGGI: Malaysia is considering spending between RM700mil and more than RM1bil on a new surface-to-surface missile system to replace the one from Norway, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
He added that three countries were currently being considered for the procurement, which would be aimed at replacing the missile system that was originally intended for the Navy’s vessels.
Mohamed Khaled said the Government could not afford to wait for the recovery of funds tied up in the Norwegian procurement before deciding on a replacement.
“So, how do we replace the missile that was supposed to be placed on the ship? The Government may have to consider a new allocation to buy a new missile to replace the one from Norway,” he said.
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