Malaysia is urging Norway to expedite the refund for a cancelled missile procurement deal, as the Norwegian government’s refusal to approve an export license for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system for Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) is the direct cause of the issue. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin conveyed this to his Norwegian counterpart, emphasizing that Oslo cannot evade responsibility and should facilitate the refund, potentially by advancing repayment before seeking reimbursement from the involved company. Malaysia has incurred direct losses exceeding RM600 million, with indirect costs pushing the total impact beyond RM1 billion. These funds are crucial for acquiring an alternative missile system, as the existing one was intended for the navy's LCS. Malaysia is currently evaluating replacement options from various countries, prioritizing systems already in production to avoid lengthy delivery times. Despite accepting Norway's apology, Malaysia is still pursuing compensation and other claims related to the failed procurement, linking resolution to the strength of bilateral relations.