PaKSI strengthens national defence, security research
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) is strengthening its research and innovation capabilities in defence and security through the establishment of the Sultan Ibrahim Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation (PaKSI), in line with its UPNM30 Strategic Plan.
In Malaysia, the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) is enhancing its research and innovation capabilities in defence and security through the creation of the Sultan Ibrahim Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation (PaKSI). This initiative aligns with UPNM30, the university's strategic plan for the next three decades.
UPNM Senior Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Strategic Development, Prof Datuk Dr Norhasni Zainal Abiddin, explained that PaKSI consolidates the university's research expertise and translates it into solutions that support the nation's strategic needs. The centre aims to bolster UPNM's role as a reference point for defence and security while facilitating collaboration between academia, government, and industry.
Dr Norhasni emphasized that research in this field must advance knowledge, address the country's actual needs, and contribute to technological development and innovation. The centre's research will focus on two clusters: Science and Technology, encompassing areas such as defence vehicles, human performance, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and tropicalisation, and Defence and Security Strategy, which includes special warfare, conflict studies, and domestic and international security.
PaKSI will also prioritize evidence-based research to support national security policies and strategies, providing strategic analyses and policy recommendations to key stakeholders. Currently in its early stages, PaKSI's success will be measured by its tangible achievements, with the university striving for the centre to be recognized for relevant research, solution-driven innovation, trusted expertise, and meaningful contributions to national defence and security.
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