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Atmaca Missile Costs and Norway Refund
Defence minister says additional costs for Royal Malaysian Navy's LCS use of Turkish Atmaca missiles involve integration and launcher system, with Norway refund to cover missile payments.
In brief
Defence minister says additional costs for Royal Malaysian Navy's LCS use of Turkish Atmaca missiles involve integration and launcher system, with Norway refund to cover missile payments. Malaysian defence minister states extra costs for littoral combat ships using Turkish-made Atmaca missiles include integration and…
Additional Costs for LCS
Defence minister states extra costs for Royal Malaysian Navy's littoral combat ships using Turkish-made Atmaca missiles involve integration and launcher system.
LCS Missile Replacement
Government ordered Atmaca missiles for littoral mission ships to replace Norway's Naval Strike Missile system.
Cost Negotiation
Total additional cost remains under negotiation with no disclosure by minister on exact figure.
Norway Refund Process
Government may require legal action to recover RM1 billion from Norway for missile costs.
Arbitration and Legal Options
Potential arbitration or court proceedings to enforce Norway refund payment for missiles.
Timeline for Missiles
Atmaca missiles for littoral mission ships expected ready by 2028 for Royal Malaysian Navy.
Procurement Finalisation
Turkey support needed to finalise missile system integration with LCS.
Here's the gist
Malaysian defence minister states extra costs for littoral combat ships using Turkish-made Atmaca missiles include integration and launcher system, with potential Norway refund to pay for missiles.
