Local firms urged to showcase homegrown products at KL defence expo, says Khaled
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the exhibition, scheduled to take place in April next year, serves as a key platform to showcase the country's defence and military advancements, as well as to foster collaboration among various industry players.
He added that the products on display could include those developed using local technology or through partnerships with foreign companies.
"I hope next year's DSA will be more meaningful by highlighting the participation of Malaysian companies that are now actively establishing themselves in the defence industry.
"Previously, many local participants were merely representatives of foreign firms.
"However, we hope that next year's edition will also include companies developing their own homegrown technology," he told reporters here.
Khaled is currently in Türkiye for a three-day official visit to attend the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 and to inspect the construction of the second batch of three Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) by defence company Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM).
In a related development, Khaled said several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between Malaysian and foreign companies were signed during his attendance at IDEF 2025.
He said the MoUs covered various areas, including satellite communication solutions, joint development programmes for defence electronic systems, electronic warfare products, and the production of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
In addition, the agreements also encompassed technology transfer, the development of cyber threat information systems, and efforts to expand market reach into the Indo-Pacific region.
"Strategic collaborations like these are crucial in advancing the country's defence industry, as they provide opportunities for the transfer of cutting-edge technology and expertise to local industry players.
"Through such efforts, Malaysia will not only strengthen its defence capabilities but also position itself as a competitive player in the global defence market," he said.
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