Malaysia moves closer to VL MICA missiles procurement for LCS

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has officially issued a Letter of Acceptance (Surat Setuju Terima or SST) to MBDA France for the procurement of the VL MICA surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. The agreement was finalized during the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom. A formal contract is still ... The post Malaysia moves closer to VL MICA missiles procurement for LCS appeared first on Naval News.

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has officially issued a Letter of Acceptance (Surat Setuju Terima or SST) to <a href="/manufacturers/mbda" class="manufacturer-link">MBDA</a> France for the procurement of the VL MICA surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. The agreement was finalized during the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom. A formal contract is still ... The post Malaysia moves closer to VL MICA missiles procurement for LCS appeared first on Naval News.

This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.

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