MINDEF Escalates NSM Missile Supply Issue To Cabinet
The issue surrounding the supply of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) by a Norwegian defence firm has been brought to the Cabinet for further deliberation, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said.
He said Malaysia will pursue government-to-government (G2G) diplomatic channels to resolve the matter, as the missiles are crucial for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme.
Adly said the anti-ship and land-attack missile systems are strategic assets required to equip the RMN’s LCS fleet.
MINDEF currently holds a procurement contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KDA) for the supply of the NSM systems.
Yesterday, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry had taken note of the Norwegian government’s shift in stance regarding defence export approvals, which has affected the execution of the contract.
He said the ministry would utilise diplomatic channels to obtain clarification and discuss appropriate measures on the matter.
Meanwhile, he expressed appreciation to MINDEF personnel for their commitment and teamwork in ensuring the successful organisation of the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions held from April 20 to 23.
He said the success of the event strengthened Malaysia’s image as a credible player in the global defence and security sector.
Earlier, 404 recipients received the Excellent Service Award and the Distinguished Service and Conduct Medal (PTT) at the ceremony themed “Malaysia MADANI: Ihsan Dalam Perkhidmatan”.
