Malaysian Defence Industry: Policy, Strategic Challenges, and the Way Forward

Malaysian Defence Industry: Policy, Strategic Challenges, and the Way Forward

Author: Abdul Muein Abadi
Publisher: UKM Press
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9786294867338
Pages: 144 p
Weight: 226 g
Year: 2026
Price: RM34

Malaysian Defence Industry: Policy, Strategic Challenges, and the Way Forward offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution and future of Malaysia's defence sector. The book explores the transition from heavy reliance on foreign suppliers towards the strategic goal of self-reliance in safeguarding national sovereignty. It examines technonationalism and strategic alliances as dual pathways for achieving technological indigenisation and fostering local industrial growth. The author delves into the role of the Malaysian Industry Council for Defence Enforcement and Security (MIDES) while addressing critical challenges including funding constraints, STEM talent shortages and governance lessons from the LCS project. By aligning with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030), the work outlines a roadmap for a competitive and sustainable defense ecosystem. This book is an essential reference for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of national securityand economic development.