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Mohamed Khaled Nordin

Person · Minister · Malaysia · 24 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 29, 2026
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Geopolitical Politics
South Korea, Malaysia Sign Defense Pact on Weapons Development

South Korea and Malaysia signed a defense cooperation agreement establishing government-to-government framework for joint weapons development, military modernization, and co-production of fighter jets, naval ships, and missile systems, marking Malaysia's second such pact with another nation.

The Defense Post · Apr 3
Defense & Arms Transfers
Malaysia presses Norway over missile reversal

Malaysia demands over one billion ringgit compensation after Norway revoked approvals for Kongsberg missiles already integrated into littoral combat ships, prompting Defence Minister Nordin to warn that advanced economies' contract reversals undermine global procurement credibility and trust.

Arabian Post · May 31
International Relations
Why the Japan–Malaysia partnership matters more than ever

Malaysia seeks compensation after Norway cancelled a naval missile export, highlighting vulnerability to geopolitical disruption and the growing importance of Japan as a reliable strategic partner amid Chinese pressure in the Indo-Pacific region.

Focus Malaysia · May 22
Geopolitical Politics
Hegseth Tells Asian Allies To Increase Defense Spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded Asian allies increase defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP, conditioning U.S. military support on commitment levels, marking a shift toward conditional security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific amid rising China tensions.

Newsweek · Jun 1
Defense & Arms Transfers
Malaysia Demands US$251 Million After Norway Kills NSM Missile Deal: Defence Shockwave Raises Global Questions Over Western Arms Reliability

Malaysia demanded $251 million compensation after Norway revoked Naval Strike Missile export licences, escalating a procurement dispute into a strategic test of Western defence reliability and raising questions about alliance-driven technology restrictions affecting Indo-Pacific military modernization confidence.

Defence Security Asia · May 19
Defense & Arms Transfers
Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned Norway's revocation of an export license for a Naval Strike Missile system, stating Malaysia had paid 95% of the contract value and warning the decision undermines European defense supplier reliability and regional stability.

The Independent · May 14