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Malaysia Japan Defence Tech Cooperation
Malaysia and Japan discuss defence tech transfer and local industry collaboration during ministerial meeting.
In brief
Malaysia and Japan discuss defence tech transfer and local industry collaboration during ministerial meeting. Malaysia's defence minister explored technology transfer and local component development with Japan's ATLA agency during a four-day visit to strengthen regional security cooperation. Originally reported by…
Defence Minister Meeting
Malaysia's defence minister met with Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency commissioner during a four-day official visit.
“I received a briefing on Japan’s approach to developing its defence industry”
Technology Transfer Focus
The meeting discussed potential defence cooperation through technology transfer, local component development and global supply chains.
“I believe closer ties based on trust and mutual respect will open up more opportunities for defence cooperation”
ATLA Agency Role
Japan's ATLA is an agency under the Ministry of Defence responsible for defence procurement, technology and logistics.
“ATLA was an agency under Japan’s Ministry of Defence responsible for defence procurement, technology and logistics”
Strategic Partnership Goal
The visit aims to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen the Malaysia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for regional security challenges.
“The visit, which is grounded in the Malaysia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, is also expected to further strengthen relations between the two countries”
Regional Security Focus
The cooperation focuses on addressing regional security challenges through mutual defence industry development.
“The visit aims to expand defence cooperation and strengthen mutual understanding in addressing regional security challenges”
In short
Malaysia's defence minister explored technology transfer and local component development with Japan's ATLA agency during a four-day visit to strengthen regional security cooperation.
