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Roketsan offers ATMACA missile to replace Norway's NSM for Malaysian Navy
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Roketsan offers ATMACA missile to replace Norway's NSM for Malaysian Navy

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish defense company Roketsan has offered to supply its ATMACA missile system to Malaysia.
  • This offer comes after Malaysia canceled its acquisition of Norwegian NSM missiles for its littoral combat ships (LCS).
  • Roketsan's proposal aligns with their existing contract to supply similar systems for Malaysia's future Batch 2 LMS vessels.

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has stepped forward to offer its ATMACA missile system as a replacement for the canceled Norwegian Naval Strike Missile (NSM) acquisition for the Royal Malaysian Navy's (TLDM) littoral combat ships (LCS). The company expressed its expertise in providing the ATMACA missile and reconfiguring the LCS systems to accommodate it.

This offer is strategically timed, following Malaysia's decision to cancel the NSM procurement from Norway. Roketsan's proposal is consistent with their ongoing involvement in supplying missile systems and ammunition for the TLDM's upcoming Batch 2 Littoral Mission Ships (LMS), which are expected to be delivered by the end of 2027.

By offering the ATMACA system, Roketsan aims to secure a significant contract with Malaysia and strengthen its position in the Southeast Asian defense market. The ATMACA missile is a modern anti-ship missile known for its advanced capabilities, and its integration into the TLDM's fleet could significantly enhance its naval defense capabilities.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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