Malaysia – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

14 May

Malaysia PM Says Norway Missile Export Halt ‘Unacceptable’

Malaysia said Norway's decision to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system for its warships is "unacceptable."

Apr- 2026 -

27 April

Asia Pacific

Final assembly of a portable software-defined radio.

Giulia Bernacchi

Thales Adds Radio, Air, and Vehicle Communications Projects in Malaysia

Thales is expanding its role in Malaysia’s military communications sector through a series of industrial and supply projects.

24 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

LIG D&A Inks First Haegung Naval Missile Export Deal With Malaysia

LIG Defense & Aerospace has signed a $94-million contract to export its Haegung ship-launched surface-to-air missile to Malaysia, marking the system’s first overseas sale.

Feb- 2026 -

13 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles in March as Navy Replaces Exocets

Malaysia will receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile in March as part of a phased acquisition to replace the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock.

Jan- 2026 -

27 January

Asia Pacific

Three Royal Malaysian Navy Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ships at Lumut Naval Shipyard

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia’s First Maharaja Lela Ship Heads to Sea Trials, Third Advances Assembly

Malaysia’s initial Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship has left its berth for initial sea trials as construction milestones were also reached on the program’s third vessel, signaling renewed momentum in the long-delayed naval project.

15 January

Asia Pacific

Desan and Malaysian officials at the Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone shipyard signing ceremony. Photo: Desan Shipyard

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey’s Desan to Open First Overseas Shipyard in Malaysia

Turkish defense shipbuilder Desan will establish its first overseas facility in Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of Ankara’s growing maritime footprint in Southeast Asia.

Dec- 2025 -

4 December

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Leonardo Opens Regional Cyber Center in Malaysia

Italian defense and aerospace firm Leonardo has expanded its Global CyberSec Center network through the inauguration of a regional cyber center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Nov- 2025 -

11 November

Asia Pacific

File photo of a Thai soldier standing outside the Government Public Relations Department in Bangkok

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand Says ‘Hostilities’ Remain Despite Cambodia Peace Pact

Thailand's army said on Tuesday "hostilities still remain" with Cambodia, a day after Bangkok suspended the implementation of a US-backed peace deal over a landmine blast that wounded four troops.

Oct- 2025 -

28 October

Arms