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Norway Blocks Naval Strike Missiles, Malaysia Demands $251M Compensation

5/21/2026

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Norway revoked licences for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace’s Naval Strike Missile, ending shipment to Malaysia after U.S. export controls halted the deal.
Malaysia had already paid nearly €126 million (US$146.6 million) for the missiles under a 2018 contract.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Norway’s leader the contract was a solemn instrument and objected.
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia will seek compensation exceeding US$251 million for the paid sum and integration costs.

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Norway revoked licences for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace’s Naval Strike Missile, ending shipment to Malaysia after U.S. export controls halted the deal.
Malaysia had already paid nearly €126 million (US$146.6 million) for the missiles under a 2018 contract.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Norway’s leader the contract was a solemn instrument and objected.
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia will seek compensation exceeding US$251 million for the paid sum and integration costs.