Royal Malaysian Navy To Operate Anti-Surface Missiles From Norway

KUALA LUMPUR,  Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is set to operate two types of Surface-to-Surface Missiles (SSM), or anti-surface missiles, including the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from Norway, which is scheduled for delivery this March, according to the Defence Ministry (MINDEF).

The ministry is also currently in the process of procuring the ATMACA missile system from Türkiye, which is expected to be delivered by 2028.

“MINDEF has drawn up a phased replacement plan for the RMN’s anti-ship missile capabilities by evaluating new generation missile platforms, including NSM, which have longer range capabilities, higher radar evasion and integration of modern sensor networks.

“This phased and prudent approach reflects the government’s commitment to modernising the RMN’s capabilities in a realistic and sustainable manner, in line with the country’s maritime security requirements and current fiscal capacity,” the ministry said in a written reply published on the Parliament’s official website.

-- BERNAMA