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Malaysia pivots to Turkish missiles after Norway export freeze

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Malaysia is seeking to acquire anti-ship missiles from Turkey's Roketsan Atmaca system, following a procurement freeze by Norway. This move aims to mitigate a costly setback for Malaysia's littoral combat ships (LCS) program and underscores the nation's vulnerability to international export controls. The pivot also highlights Malaysia's strengthening defense relationship with Turkey. AI

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Malaysia pivots to Turkish missiles after Norway export freeze

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Malaysia turns to Turkey for warship missiles after Norway’s export freeze

    Malaysia’s decision to pivot to Turkey for anti-ship missiles after Norway cancelled a procurement deal has offered it a way out of a costly setback, though analysts warn the episode has exposed its vulnerability to foreign export controls and highlighted the need for greater def…

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