Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal

Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit. That move scuttled a naval missile defense deal for Malaysia's combat ships. Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Tuesday that the Malaysian government issued a formal notice of demand to Kongsberg. Malaysia had largely paid for the Naval Strike Missile system and launcher components. The claim includes direct and indirect costs. Norway's foreign ministry said that it has strengthened oversight and restricted sales of sensitive defense technologies t

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