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Malaysia awaits Kongsberg response over NSM missile demands
Malaysia's Defence Ministry said it is waiting for Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to respond to its demands regarding the NSM missile system. The matter comes as the country continues to assess its procurement requirements.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is in a holding pattern as it awaits a response from Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) over demands related to the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system, Defence Minister Mohamad Bin Sabu said on Monday.
The minister did not elaborate on the specific nature of Malaysia's demands to the Norwegian defence contractor, but indicated that the matter remains under active engagement between the two parties.
The NSM is a precision-guided anti-ship cruise missile developed by Kongsberg that has been selected by several Asian nations for naval defence purposes. Malaysia's interest in the system reflects the country's ongoing modernisation efforts for its maritime security capabilities.
No timeline has been provided for when Kongsberg is expected to respond to Malaysia's position. Defence officials said relevant agencies continue to review the terms and conditions under which the missile system might be acquired.
The development comes as Malaysia reassesses its defence procurement priorities amid broader regional security considerations in Southeast Asia.