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Hello and welcome to Defense Web TV, the
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official defense channel of Army
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Recognition Group. Today, we are live in
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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur for DSA 2026.
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One of the world's leading defense and
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security exhibitions. Stay with us for
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the next few days for exclusive access
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to the latest military technologies, key
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industry players, and analysis from the
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exhibition. Follow us for interviews,
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daily coverage, and insights shaping the
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>> DSA once again confirms its role as a
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strategic hub where global defense
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industries, regional armed forces, and
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policy makers converge to showcase
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capabilities, forge partnerships, and
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shape the future of security in the
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>> highlights Malaysia's ambition to
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strengthen its defense ecosystem while
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remaining deeply connected to
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international partners. The exhibition
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floor reflects a balance between
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national industrial development and
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global collaboration with strong
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participation from both local and
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Malaysia's domestic defense industry is
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>> with key players such as Mildef and
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Deftech demonstrating their growing
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capabilities in armored vehicles, land
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systems, and localized production.
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These companies embody the country's
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objective to build sovereign
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capabilities while integrating advanced
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technologies through partnerships.
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International presence is particularly
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illustrating the geopolitical importance
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Turkey stands out as a major contributor
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with companies like Aselsan, Turkish
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Aerospace, and Otokar [music]
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showcasing a wide range of systems from
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>> to armored platforms.
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Their presence reflects an increasingly
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close defense relationship with Malaysia
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focused on technology transfer and
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The United Arab Emirates also features
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prominently through its dedicated
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pavilion where Edge and Kalidus present
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advanced air and land solutions.
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Their participation underlines the UAE's
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strategy to expand its defense footprint
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in Asia and position [music] itself as a
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competitive global supplier.
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China maintains a significant presence
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with major state-owned groups such as
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Their exhibits span missile systems,
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ground platforms, and naval
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technologies, reinforcing China's role
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as a key defense partner for many
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countries in the region.
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>> South Korea continues to expand its
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influence with companies like Hyundai
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Wia, LIG, and Poongsan presenting
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artillery systems, precision-guided
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munitions, and advanced components.
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European industry is represented by
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major players including KNDS and Airbus
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highlighting capabilities in land
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systems, aerospace, and defense
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Their presence reflects ongoing
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cooperation with Southeast Asian nations
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in modernization programs.
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The United States pavilion brings
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together a wide range of defense
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technologies emphasizing
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interoperability and strategic
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partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
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Meanwhile, other countries such as
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Russia, Azerbaijan, India, [music]
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and Slovakia contribute to the diversity
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of the exhibition, each presenting niche
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capabilities and seeking new
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opportunities in the region.
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DSA 2026 ultimately illustrates a clear
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reality. While Malaysia's defense
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industry is developing and increasingly
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visible on the international stage,
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it remains heavily reliant on global
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partnerships to access advanced
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technologies and accelerate capability
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Among these partnerships, Turkey emerges
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as a particularly influential and
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strategic collaborator, shaping the
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future trajectory of Malaysia's defense