Atmaca: Additional cost for LCS involves integration and launcher system, refund from Norway to pay for missiles, says minister
KOTA TINGGI, Nov 14 — The additional costs arising from the use of the Turkish-made Atmaca missile for the Royal M...
The additional costs for integrating the Turkish-made Atmaca missile into the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) littoral combat ships (LCS) involve the launcher system, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The government has already placed an order for Atmaca missiles for the LMS, which can be used to replace the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from Norway.
The minister noted that the costs are yet to be disclosed as the matter is still under negotiation, and the recovery of funds from Norway might involve legal action such as arbitration or court proceedings. The Atmaca missiles for the LMS are expected to be ready by 2028, allowing the ministry to leverage the existing order.
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