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Malaysia is pursuing legal and diplomatic action against Norway after the Scandinavian nation cancelled an export licence for the Naval Strike Missile system intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ship vessels.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is open to talks with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace over a RM1.06 billion claim from the cancelled Naval Strike Missile deal, but remains wary of delaying tactics.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has clarified that the RM571.9 million payment to Norway for Naval Strike Missile systems was made upon completion of manufacturing and testing, not as an advance payment, and insists the contract contained adequate protections for government interests.
Malaysia's defence minister indicates that financial costs stemming from the cancelled Norway missile procurement remain unclear, dependent on how authorities proceed with resolving the matter.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is pursuing diplomatic channels with Norway to resolve compensation claims from the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, having formally notified the Norwegian government of its position.