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Malaysian Defence Ministry Shortlists Missile Systems
Malaysian Defence Ministry shortlists three missile systems for Littoral Combat Ships after halting Norway deals.
In brief
Malaysian Defence Ministry shortlists three missile systems for Littoral Combat Ships after halting Norway deals. Malaysia finalizes selection of three missile systems for Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships, including potential BrahMos from India. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Defence Ministry shortlists three missile systems
Malaysian Defence Ministry is in final stage of shortlisting surface-to-surface missile system from three countries for Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships.
“We are at the final stage. We have shortlisted three surface-to-surface missiles from three countries”
Halted Norway procurement
Malaysia halted new defence equipment procurement from Norway after revocation of export licence for LCS missile system in July.
“In July, Malaysia decided to immediately halt any procurement of new defence equipment or assets from Norway”
BrahMos missile evaluation
Defence Ministry will refer BrahMos air-to-surface missile system from India to Royal Malaysian Air Force for compatibility and strategic integration study.
“If there is a proposal, we will refer it to the RMAF for study, including the implications and integration of the system”
Range capability comparison
Malaysia's current missile system has a range of 100 kilometres while BrahMos has a range of 300 to 400 kilometres.
“We will also look at our defence doctrine, because what we currently have has a range of no more than 100 kilometres, while that system has a range of 300 to 400 kilometres”
Prime Minister's visit
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed Malaysia is exploring preliminary discussions on acquiring BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system from India during New Delhi visit.
“Last week, during his visit to New Delhi, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Malaysia was exploring and studying preliminary discussions on acquiring the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system from India”
Next steps
Defence Ministry will finalize decision on missile system after resolving several issues related to range, compatibility and strategic integration.
“several issues needed to be finalised before a government decision could be made”
The short version
Malaysia finalizes selection of three missile systems for Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships, including potential BrahMos from India.
