Malaysia, Japan sign RM40mil counter-drone surveillance assistance deal

An r/malaysia post reports Malaysia and Japan formalised an agreement providing Malaysia a counter-unmanned aerial system worth about RM40 million to strengthen surveillance capabilities. The Defence Minister said the assistance comes under Japan's 2026 Official Security Assistance programme and was signed with Japan's Foreign Minister. Tracked as a community-shared defence policy development. Delivery timeline and operational details are not stated in the post.

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