Malaysia seeks clarification over Norway's halt to naval missile supply

7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 8

Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the suspended deal involves Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace supplying naval strike missiles for Malaysia's littoral combat ships.
The halt follows a change in Norway's defence export policies and adds another setback to Malaysia's long-delayed combat ship project.
Malaysia is now seeking details from Norway on the suspension and its implications for arming the vessels under the programme.

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