{
  "id": 12165071,
  "title": "Defence minister: LCS missile compensation claim expected to take time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/defence-minister-lcs-missile-compensation-claim-expected-to-take-time-12165071",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:05:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/05/defence-minister-lcs-missile-compensation-claim-expected-to-take-time/237829"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Malaysia's Defence Minister has warned that recovering funds related to the LCS missile procurement will not be resolved quickly due to a lack of cooperation from Norway. The delay stems from Norway's refusal to grant an export licence, leaving Malaysia to pursue its claim directly with the company. Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the Defence Minister, expressed frustration with Norway's inaction, stating that it has prevented a resolution to the issue. Despite requests for Norway's assistance at various levels, including by the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, and the Defence Minister, Norway has not intervened. The Minister emphasized that recovering the money will be a lengthy process, despite efforts to complete the LCS weapon systems. He also highlighted the need to consider the delivery timeframe and ensure integration with the LCS's Combat Management System. Malaysia has reportedly filed a lawsuit against missile supplier Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS to seek compensation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Recovering funds linked to the procurement of missiles for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) wi...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Defence minister: LCS missile compensation claim expected to take time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/defence-minister-lcs-missile-compensation-claim-expected-to-take-time",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:05:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}