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04 Jun 25. DronTech Asia 2025, held on 29th May 2025 at MATRADE. The event was graced by YB Tuan Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), who officiated the launch ceremony and shared insightful remarks on the growing potential of drone technologies in driving industrial and economic transformation. The Deputy Minister was accompanied by Rear Admiral Fadhil bin Abdul Rahman, Director General of the Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Division, Malaysia Armed Forces (representing the Chief of Defence Force Malaysia), Prof. Ts. Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, Chief Executive of NAICO Malaysia, Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, Chairman of Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd, and Datuk Dr M Gandhi, Director of Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd and GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co. Ltd. The soft launch marked an important milestone in the countdown to DronTech Asia 2025, setting the stage for what promises to be Asia’s leading commercial drone event. Industry players, partners, and stakeholders gathered for an exclusive preview of the exhibition highlights, conference themes, and exciting initiatives lined up for this year’s show. DronTech Asia 2025 stands ready to fuel growth not just for the UAV sector, but for Malaysia’s broader technology ecosystem — linking opportunities in advanced drone technology to our nation’s sophisticated semiconductor industry and beyond. In his keynote address, YB Tuan Liew Chin Tong emphasised, “Malaysia should be part of the technology evolution in the world so that we can deal with our agriculture, deal with our armed forces, deal with our various challenges in our real life. I hope DronTech Asia will be a major catalyst in inspiring the nation to look at Drone Technology in a more serious tone.”
26 May 25. Europe increases its military capabilities resulting in the 33rd MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition growing stronger. In the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising defence spending in Europe, the 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) has further advanced to be one of the key industry events in this part of the world. From 02 to 05 September 2025, Targi Kielce will again become the presentation platform for modern military technologies, international expert meetings, and the signing of strategic agreements and arms contracts.
2025 MSPO facts and figures: Although the event commences in three months, over 400 companies from 31 countries have already confirmed their participation. They will use nearly 30,000 m² of exhibition space; the exhibition is housed in eight expo halls and outdoor exhibition grounds. This year’s expo has been granted the President of the Republic of Poland’s honorary patronage. The Polish Armaments Group continues to be the event’s strategic partner. The Ministry of National Defence, the Armaments Agency, and other military institutions support the event. Numerous foreign delegations have already announced their participation.
Europe increases military spending – MSPO in the spotlight: At a time of growing threats and ongoing destabilisation in Eastern Europe, NATO countries, including Poland, are significantly increasing their defence budgets.
“We witness the decade of intensive rearmament; MSPO fits perfectly into this trend. Our country is now allocating record funds – over 4% of GDP to develop its armed forces. This attracts the attention of producers, decision-makers and experts from all over the world,” says Doctor Andrzej Mochoń, President of the Management Board of Targi Kielce.
The exhibition is not only a place to present technological innovations but also a platform for strategic dialogue that reflects the current needs of allied armies. Modern Armed Forces Exhibition under the NATO banner: The 26th Armed Forces Exhibition will be held as part of MSPO 2025. The leitmotif is ‘Modern Armed Forces Create a Strong and Secure Future’. The exhibition, coordinated by the Inspectorate of Support for the Armed Forces and prepared with over a thousand Polish Army soldiers, offers the opportunity to present the operational potential, weapon systems, and modernisation achievements of the Polish army, which is part of NATO structures. The MSPO 2025 agenda also includes conferences, industry seminars and a visit of military attachés accredited in Poland.
Contracts, agreements and accolades: An essential element of MSPO – the best products and innovations in defence gain accolades granted by, inter alia
- Award of the President of the Republic of Poland (the highest distinction of MSPO),
- the Special Distinction of the Minister of National Defence
- the Defender Award,
- and numerous distinctions awarded by the Chief Commanders of the Armed Forces.
Following many-year tradition, important arms contracts and agreements are also expected to be concluded at the expo. Continued cooperation between the Polish industry and foreign partners also marks the expo.
(Source: joint-forces.com)
30 May 25. IISS PUBLISHES SPEAKERS LIST FOR IISS SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE 2025. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for the European Union, Kaja Kallas are among the speakers confirmed for the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2025. President Macron will deliver the Dialogue’s Keynote Address on Friday 30 May, while Secretary Hegseth will begin formal proceedings on Saturday 31 May. Ms Kallas will give her remarks in the First Plenary Session, also on Saturday. Later that afternoon, the Prime Minister will deliver a Special Address. Full timings (approximate) are listed in the Agenda which is published on the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue website.
Confirmed speakers also include:
Ricardo Montero Allende, Undersecretary of Defense, Chile
Stefanie Beck, Deputy Minister of National Defence, Canada
General Carsten Breuer, Chief of Defence, Germany
Ruben Brekelmans, Minister of Defence, Netherlands
Chan Chun Sing, Coordinating Minister for Public Services; Minister for Defence, Singapore
General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, Indian Armed Forces
Judith Collins KC, Minister of Defence, New Zealand
Antti Häkkänen, Minister of Defense, Finland
Major General Hu Gangfeng, Vice President, National Defense University, People’s Liberation Army, China
Dr Pal Jonson, Minister for Defence, Sweden
Dr Billy Joseph, Minister for Defence, Papua New Guinea
Oleksandr Kozenko, Deputy Minister of Defence, Ukraine
Sebastien Lecornu, Minister of the Armed Forces, France
Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Commander, Vietnam Coast Guard
Major General Jone Logavatu Kalouniwai, Commander, Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, Australia
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Pakistan Armed Forces
Nakatani Gen, Minister of Defense, Japan
Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister; Minister of Defence, Thailand
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, UK
Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire, Chair of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces, Brazil
Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command
Dovilė Šakalienė, Minister of National Defence, Lithuania
Admiral Seguchi Yoshio, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard
General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, Vietnam
Dr José Ramos-Horta, President, Timor-Leste
Gilberto Teodoro Jr, Secretary of National Defense, Philippines
Baron Waqa, Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum Secretaria
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