KUALA LUMPUR, 14 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has held discussions with BHIC Bofors Asia Sdn Bhd on strengthening Malaysia’s domestic defence industry capabilities and supporting the country’s defence requirements.
Defence Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali received a courtesy visit from BHIC Bofors Asia Chief Executive Officer Annuar Faisal Yusuf at his office in Wisma Pertahanan on 13 November.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia, the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on developments in the local defence industry and the company’s capabilities in supporting national defence needs.
Discussions focused on strengthening industrial capacity, technical expertise and support capabilities throughout the life cycle of defence assets.
The ministry highlighted the importance of local industry participation in advancing Malaysia’s national defence industry development agenda.
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It also emphasised the need to develop domestic capabilities, enhance technological expertise and strengthen supply chains to support the country’s defence sector.
These efforts are aimed at establishing a competitive, resilient and sustainable defence industry ecosystem in line with the aspirations of the National Defence Industry Policy (DIPN).
The ministry reaffirmed its focus on strengthening local industrial capabilities as part of its broader efforts to support national defence requirements.– The Capital Post
