KUALA LUMPUR, 11 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Malaysia and South Korea have discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and advanced military technologies.
The discussions took place during a courtesy call by Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Chief of Staff General Kim Gyu-Ha on Defence Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim bin Ali in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 10 November.
The meeting, held in conjunction with Kim’s official visit to Malaysia, provided an opportunity for both countries to explore closer strategic cooperation in the defence industry and military capability development.
Both sides exchanged views on potential collaboration in high-technology sectors, particularly AI and cybersecurity, as part of efforts to address an increasingly complex and evolving security environment.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening defence capabilities through technological advancements and strategic partnerships between the two countries.
Malaysia expressed appreciation for the progress made in bilateral defence cooperation, particularly following the arrival of the FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea.
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The aircraft acquisition represents a significant development in Malaysia’s efforts to modernise its military assets and strengthen the operational capabilities of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
The meeting also reflected the continued engagement between Malaysia and South Korea in exploring areas of mutual interest within the defence sector.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia, both countries reaffirmed the importance of strategic defence cooperation, including opportunities in emerging technologies and military capability development. – The Capital Post
