The defence minister says the nation will eventually expand into missile production.
Khaled said the partnership between Weststar Defence Industries Sdn Bhd and Rocket Technologies International (RTI) Pty Ltd would pave the way for research and development, technology transfer, talent development, and cooperation with higher education institutions.
He said the signing of the partnership was an important development in the nation’s efforts to strengthen its defence industry, particularly in rocket and missile technology.
“The government welcomes and fully supports this cooperation, which also covers the construction of production facilities in Malaysia,” he said in a Facebook post.
Khaled said the investment by Weststar would enable Malaysia to join RTI’s global supply chain, creating opportunities for local industries to expand into the international defence ecosystem.
“This is in line with the National Defence Industry Policy’s aim to strengthen the defence capabilities of our sovereign nation,” he said.
Khaled, who is on a three-day official working visit to Australia, witnessed the signing of the agreement between Weststar Group, through its subsidiary Weststar Defence Industries Sdn Bhd, and RTI.
The agreement was inked by Weststar Group founder and managing director Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim and RTI founder Allan James Payne. - FMT
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