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February 20, 2024
Shaping Tomorrow: Exploring Opportunities in the Southeast Asian Defence Industry
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WebinarSummary
Driven by the need to replace obsolete weapon systems in their arsenals as well as rising geopolitical tensions in the region, countries in Southeast Asia are currently seeking to modernise their armed forces. Ideally, this trend will provide a unique opportunity for countries in the region to jointly develop their defence industry through various programmes, including joint research and development, production, and maintenance, service, and overhaul (MRO). Nevertheless, there are a number of challenges to materialise this idea.
Speakers
Curie Maharani Savitri
Expert in Offset and Defence Matter
DR. Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli
Associate Professor at the Islamic Science University of Malaysia
Joshua Bernard B. Espeña
Vice President of International Development and Security Cooperation
Thomas Lim
Senior Analyst for Military Study Programme at Rajaratnam School of International Studies