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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has directed swift defence reforms centring on technology-driven military modernisation and selective conscription, responding to the nation's demographic crisis.
Malaysia will increase defence spending under Budget 2027 to modernise the armed forces and improve military personnel welfare, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced during a visit to Terendak Camp.
Malaysia has inked government-to-government defence procurement agreements with Turkiye and South Korea, marking a strategic shift away from open tenders and agent-dependent acquisitions toward direct state negotiations.
The National Defence University of Malaysia has inaugurated a RM1.9 million Creative Hub featuring advanced digital production facilities and collaborative innovation spaces, marking a significant shift towards technology-enabled education in military training.