Malaysia must strengthen local defence industry, says Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must continue strengthening its local defence industry to enhance its capabilities, technology and competitiveness, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Malaysia must bolster its domestic defence industry to bolster its defense capabilities, technology and competitiveness, declared Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He emphasized that defense extends beyond acquiring assets, emphasizing the development of the local defense industry to bolster the nation's sovereign capabilities and self-reliance.
Khaled stressed the importance of strengthening this sector for direct contribution to national economic growth, as the Defence Ministry aims to enhance the local defense industry's capabilities, technology and competitiveness, thereby boosting the national economy. The ministry will persist in supporting the local defense industry's growth, in harmony with the National Defence Industry Policy (DIPN) and the nation's strategic requirements.
Recently, Khaled toured SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd (SMEO) in Batu Arang, Selangor, to examine the facilities and capabilities of the local defense company, which manufactures and supplies diverse ammunition types. He noted SMEO, with its 85ha integrated ammunition manufacturing complex, can produce small-, medium- and large-caliber ammunition, grenades and pyrotechnic products, and also handles ammunition restoration.
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