MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) and Turkish defence giant HAVELSAN entered a landmark partnership to co-develop a robust national ecosystem dedicated to localised foundational AI. The comprehensive Teaming Agreement, signed on 20 April 2026 during the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2026 exhibition, marks a profound synergy between Malaysia and Türkiye.
This initiative combines MIVSB’s deep-tech innovation with HAVELSAN’s expertise in software-intensive systems and operational architectures, seamlessly integrating capabilities across infrastructure, technology, and market engagement. Fully supporting MOSTI’s vision, the collaboration propels Malaysia towards its aspiration of becoming a frontrunner in frontier technologies and AI-driven intelligence. The joint initiative focuses on building scalable, resilient, and interoperable technology ecosystems tailored to handle real-world operational needs across critical sectors, including defence, security, telecommunications, and smart infrastructure.
Speaking on the significance of the alliance, Mohamad Azriani Abd Aziz, Managing Director of MIVSB, emphasised that the partnership represents a major milestone to globalise Malaysian innovation, ensuring the nation remains at the forefront of the digital economy through sustainable technological co-creation. Echoing this perspective, Dr Mehmet Akif Nacar, CEO of HAVELSAN, highlighted Malaysia as a core strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region, noting that the agreement aims to deliver sustainable, locally adaptive digital capabilities with global relevance.
This high-profile alliance significantly accelerates the strategic commercialisation goals of MIVSB, while simultaneously driving HAVELSAN’s long-term regional expansion. By establishing a sustainable industrial ecosystem, the partnership successfully lays down the groundwork for advanced technological transformation and national security solutions. Through this ambitious venture, both organisations successfully established a model for international technical collaboration, positioning Malaysia as a premier regional hub for advanced deep-tech capabilities and sustainable digital excellence.
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- Bernama: https://www.bernama.com/en/press/news.php?id=2548416
- Sin Chew Daily: https://www.sinchew.com.my/?p=7447837
- GBP Aerospace & Defence: https://gbp.com.sg/stories/havelsan-and-mivsb-forge-strategic-ai-alliance/
