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Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister

Malay Mail

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June 28, 2026

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Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister

KLUANG, June 28 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has shortlisted four countries as possible suppliers of an anti...

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BERNAMA

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· Jun 23, 2026

General : Malaysia To Leverage International Platforms For West Asia Conflict Resolution - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to leverage various international platforms, including the United Nations (UN), the UN Security Council, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), BRICS and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), towards achieving a comprehensive resolution to the conflict in West Asia.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

MINDEF lancar hala tuju baharu pertahanan negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Keupa­yaan sesebuah negara mempertahankan kedaulatan bukan sahaja bergantung kepada kekuatan aset dan angkatan pertahanan, malah memerlukan perancangan jelas serta kapasiti yang mampu menyokong pelaksanaannya dalam berdepan pelbagai cabaran keselamatan. Berteraskan keperluan itu, Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF) memperkenalkan Pelan Strategik Pertahanan Negara (PSPN) 2026-2030 dan Rangka Tindakan Kapasiti Pertahanan (RTKP) 2026-2030 sebagai hala tuju pembangunan ... Read more The post MINDEF lancar hala tuju baharu pertahanan negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Malaysia narrows hunt for replacement missiles after Norway axes contract

Malaysia has narrowed its search for a replacement anti-ship missile system to four potential suppliers after Norway revoked an export licence for a deal that Kuala Lumpur said was already more than 90 per cent paid for. The cancellation came after Oslo tightened arms-export rules in a shift that analysts say reveals how access to advanced arms can depend as much on supplier-country politics as on signed contracts. Turkey, South Korea and two unspecified European nations were being assessed as...

Malay Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Malaysia eyes AI, drones to strengthen maritime security, says deputy home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Security agencies operating in Langkawi and northern Malaysia remain in a good state of re...

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Related coverage for "Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister": BERNAMA — General : Malaysia To Leverage International Platforms For West Asia Conflict Resolution - Mohamad. Utusan Malaysia — MINDEF lancar hala tuju baharu pertahanan negara. South China Morning Post — Malaysia narrows hunt for replacement missiles after Norway axes contract. Malay Mail — Malaysia eyes AI, drones to strengthen maritime security, says deputy home minister