Government shortlists three missile systems for navy's LCS
LUMUT: The government has shortlisted three surface-to-surface missile (SSM) systems from three countries for the Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships (LCS).
The Malaysian government has narrowed down its selection to three surface-to-surface missile (SSM) systems from three different countries for the Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced that the decision is in the final stages, with several issues still needing government approval.
Khaled revealed that three types of SSMs have been shortlisted, although he declined to disclose the countries or missile systems involved. The news comes after Malaysia faced a ban on missile system deliveries just days before the scheduled delivery for five LCS. The ban was reportedly communicated to the Malaysian officials during a meeting with Norwegian officials at the Defence Services Asia 2026 exhibition, leading to a RM1 billion loss claim by the Norwegian defence firm.
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