Malaysia

Malaysia Announces Missile Order for Stalled Warship Program

Malaysia has signed a deal to purchase surface-to-air missiles for its long-delayed warship program from European manufacturer MBDA after an earlier contract for strike missiles was cancelled.

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Malaysia Orders 18 CAESAR Howitzers, Plans Local Assembly

Malaysia has ordered 18 CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems from KNDS, becoming the 15th country to acquire the wheeled howitzer.

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Malaysia Slams ‘Deafening Silence’ Over Scrapped Norway Missile Deal

Malaysia criticized the "deafening silence" from major powers on Sunday over the collapse of its deal with Norway for a naval missile system, saying it "sends a dangerous message" about the integrity of international contracts.

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Malaysia Seeks $251M From Norwegian Firm Over Scrapped Missile Deal

Malaysia is seeking more than $251 million in compensation from a Norwegian company over a scrapped deal to supply a missile system for new warships, the defense minister said Tuesday.

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Malaysia PM Says Norway Missile Export Halt ‘Unacceptable’

Malaysia said Norway's decision to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system for its warships is "unacceptable."

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Thales Adds Radio, Air, and Vehicle Communications Projects in Malaysia

Thales is expanding its role in Malaysia’s military communications sector through a series of industrial and supply projects.

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LIG D&A Inks First Haegung Naval Missile Export Deal With Malaysia

LIG Defense & Aerospace has signed a $94-million contract to export its Haegung ship-launched surface-to-air missile to Malaysia, marking the system’s first overseas sale.

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Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles in March as Navy Replaces Exocets

Malaysia will receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile in March as part of a phased acquisition to replace the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock.

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Malaysia’s First Maharaja Lela Ship Heads to Sea Trials, Third Advances Assembly

Malaysia’s initial Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship has left its berth for initial sea trials as construction milestones were also reached on the program’s third vessel, signaling renewed momentum in the long-delayed naval project.

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Turkey’s Desan to Open First Overseas Shipyard in Malaysia

Turkish defense shipbuilder Desan will establish its first overseas facility in Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of Ankara’s growing maritime footprint in Southeast Asia.

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