Turkey to attend defense exhibition in Malaysia

ANKARA – Anadolu Agency

Turkish defense companies will attend Defense Services Asia, held in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur between April 16 and 19, the Turkish defense body said on April 15.

In a statement, the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) said a total of 29 institutions and organizations will attend the exhibition, which is one of the biggest exhibitions in Asia.

With a stand area of 1,418 square meters, Turkey will be the biggest participant of this year’s expo, the statement said.

Turkey and Malaysia are expected to cooperate on various sectors, including software-based radio projects and drones, as well as a variety of ammunition, it added.

In 2016, Turkey had attended the exhibition with 21 companies.

Around 43,000 visitors are expected to visit the expo, in which more than 350 official delegations from 45 countries will participate.