US Denies Role in Norway’s Cancelled Missile Sale to Malaysia The cancellation of Norway's proposed sale of Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs) to Malaysia has sparked questions about the influence of American made parts and the role of US foreign policy in regional arms deals.
On its face, this appears to be a routine case of bureaucratic wrangling between Oslo and Kuala Lumpur. However, closer inspection reveals a complex web of interests at play.
The row centers on Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, which had already delivered 95% of the contract for NSMs worth €126 million (US$146. 4 million) to Malaysia.