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Malaysia demands US$257 million from Norwegian firm over axed missile deal

Malaysia demands US$257 million from Norwegian firm over axed missile deal
South China Morning Post Friday 26 June 2026, 07:17 UTC By SCMP’s Asia desk 1 min read
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Malaysia is seeking compensation of 226 million euros (US$257 million) from a Norwegian defence firm after a deal to deliver a naval missile system was cancelled, despite the Southeast Asian country having paid about 95 per cent of the contract value. The claim comprised 129.86 million euros in direct losses, including payments already made by the government, and 96.26 million euros for additional costs and consequential damages, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin told parliament on...

Malaysia is seeking compensation of 226 million euros (US$257 million) from a Norwegian defence firm after a deal to deliver a naval missile system was cancelled, despite the Southeast Asian country having paid about 95 per cent of the contract value. The claim comprised 129.86 million euros in direct losses, including payments already made by the government, and 96.26 million euros for additional costs and consequential damages, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin told parliament on Friday,... [Image text:] 888 KONGSBERG NSM-NAVAL STRIKEMISSILE Scale1:1
Malaysia (LOCATION) Norwegian (ORG) Southeast Asian (ORG) Defence (ORG) Mohamed Khaled Nordin (PERSON)
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