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2020-02-02

DSA 2020 & NATSEC 2020

Advancing into a new era of defence

With the theme ‘Advancing into a New Era of Defence’, the two events will feature focused segments involving not just conventional defence platform but also Cyber Defence, Drone Symposium and Battlefield Healthcare and serve as a pivotal platform to bring together major players in the defence and security industries and government agencies for strategic alliances, business collaborations and successful networking.

This edition of the show will host 33 pavilions from Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, and U.S.

Major international companies that have already confirmed their participation include ADS UK, Aimpoint, Airbus, Armscor, ASELSAN, Avibras, BAE Systems, Boeing, Brahmos, CETC, CPMIEC, CSTS/CSSC, Denel, DSME, Emirates Defence Industries Company, EID, Expal, FNSS, Glock, Hanwha, Harris, Honeywell, Kongsberg, Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, L-3 TRL Technology, MBDA, Mercedes Benz Special Trucks, Milkor, Nammo, Naval Group, Nexter, Raytheon, Renault, Rheinmetall AG, Rohde & Schwarz, Rosoboronexport, Ruag, Russian Technologies, SASTIND, SSM (Turkish Industry Association), among others.

The exhibition has three main focused segments, which include cyber defence, unmanned systems and battlefield health.

Cutting-edge Cyber Defence

DSA Exhibition and Conference Sdn Bhd Chairman, Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin said: “As many government agencies are becoming largely dependent on information systems, it is paramount that the industry showcases latest technologies leveraging on IT and also the challenges and latest development in countering the threats in cyberspace.”

The Cyber Defence Pavilion will be the highlight, attracting government bodies, policymakers, industry, academia, regulators and the entire community of the cyber security procurement, to source for the latest in information security technology under one roof.

The pavilion will be a platform to facilitate engagements between business-to-business (B2B), governments, industry leaders and academicians towards driving a vibrant cybersecurity eco-system in the region. Apart from showcasing the latest technology in Cyber Defence, the event will also showcase a Cyber Range to simulate penetration and hacking of cyber infrastructures area as well as hold pocket brief talks on the new systems and technology advancement from key industry players in IOT and cybersecurity. In addition, a dedicated Cyber Defence conference will be aiming to provide visitors with the latest insights by renowned international speakers in the industry.

“We will also set-up industry matching sessions for visitors looking for market validated solutions in the areas of cloud computing, block chain, artificial intelligence (AI) and big data security,” Tan Sri Asmat added.

Of Drones and their Technologies

Furthermore, some of the industries and specialists that will be showcased at the event are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), system integrators, sub-system suppliers, component manufacturers and assemblers as well as pilots/training simulators. There are plans for UAV precision applications to achieve the objective to enhance competency of human capital in land administration, surveying and mapping, artificial intelligence and information technology through a systematic and planned training provided by the National Institute of Land and Survey (INSTUN).

Tackling Battlefield Healthcare

DSA 2020 in collaboration with Malaysian Armed Forces Health Services Division (MAF Health Services) will strengthen the Battlefield Healthcare segment by incorporating a conference on battlefield healthcare titled: “Advances in the Delivery of Battlefield Healthcare Support”.

Some of the areas of focus would include global health security – preparedness against pandemic; Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) – reviewing the assistance given in conflict area; and battlefield surgery – specialised in trauma and evacuation care in austere environment.

Aligned with the conference theme and the MAF Health Services strategic procurement plan, the MAF Health Services is inviting exhibitors to showcase military or security services-related healthcare hardware and software. These should include, though not limited to, field hospital packages, field ambulances (land, sea and air), mobile ICUs i.e. Life Support for Trauma and Transport (LSTAT), first aid equipment, and digitalisation solutions – health surveillance, patient monitoring, and telehealth/medicine.

Everything Military

DSA 2020 and NATSEC Asia 2020 were officially launched at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) in March 2019 by the Minister of Defence Malaysia, YB Tuan Haji Mohamad Sabu.

Fully supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence and the Malaysia Ministry of Home Affairs, the two events are expected to attract 1,500 companies from the global defence and security sector from over 60 countries as well as 33 International Pavilions, 350 foreign government VVIP delegations from 45 countries and 50,000 visitors from 70 countries/regions. The NATSEC-DSA collaboration encompasses everything for the military and national security forces within a single venue, which allows both sectors to merge and create effective synergies.

DSA 2020 and NATSEC Asia 2020 are only open to Government Defence and Security personnel, Defence and Security industry professionals and executives, as well as the military, police and enforcement agencies personnel.

What to Watch Out For

DSA will be offering a number of special features. These include:

Chief of Army Roundtable Talks (ChArt): Organised by the Malaysian Army, ChART will be hosted by the Malaysian Army Chief and attended by invited Army Chiefs from around the world to have a dialogue and discuss pertinent issues.

Chief of Police, Immigrations & Customs Dialogue Sessions: NATSEC Asia will become a strategic meeting point for Chiefs of Police, Immigrations and Customs, allowing unified dialogues to discuss national security challenges being faced across the region and beyond.

Contracts and MOU Signing: A much anticipated feature is the contract and MOU signing. DSA 2018 saw a total of MYR18 billion worth of contracts signed by both Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs.

International Sourcing Programme (INSP): Coordinated by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), INSP will see foreign buyers come to DSA and meet with prospective clients.

Product Demo: Throughout the four-day show, attendees will experience exciting demos by numerous exhibitors showcasing their technologically advanced products. At DSA 2018, through a mobile command and control centre, the Malaysian Army demonstrated a real time Network Centric Operations (NCO), which was supported by the NCO and X-Band. Command to carry out the exercise was given as far as 190km away from the operation site.

Innotalks: This will see talks presented by exhibitors on current issues.

Live Demonstrations: A number of demonstrations are going to be arranged daily throughout the exhibition where visitors will get a chance to see live demonstrations from the Royal Malaysia Police.

Business to Business (B2B) Meetings: Through its B2B programme, DSA 2020 will facilitate exhibitors and buyers to source and identify potential business partners to reach out and expand their market globally.

Key Talks

Below is a look at some of the conferences and forums that are set to take place during the show.

Putrajaya Forum: Brainchild of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), this forum is an international conference on defence and security that draws participation from policy makers, defence and security agencies, think tanks as well as academicians.

Counter Terrorism Themed Conference: A conference on terrorism attacks by professionals from the industry that will discuss this pressing matter that threatens national security and safety.

Drone Forum: DSA 2018 witnessed over 100 participants from the UAV industry made up of regulators, organisations, global experts, entrepreneurs and advisory bodies.

International Conference on Security and Strategic Cooperation (ICSSC): Focusing on the international border and internal security, this conference will feature top rank foreign panellists from Immigration and Border security organisations.

Cyber Security and Defence Conferences and Events: An integral part of NATSEC, these conferences and events will be focusing on cyber-attacks, the absolute need for cyber security, and the threats faced by governments and industries across the globe.

Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE): This conference will gather Military Surgeon Generals from around the world to deliver insights covering in detail all things chemical, biological, radiological and explosives. The forum will provide solutions to strengthen relevant forces for modern warfare.

Increase in Defence Expenditure

ASEAN countries are currently undergoing military modernisation programmes, although the phase varies between member states. A major factor that drives this initiative is the change in geopolitical trends that will shape ASEAN over the coming decade. These include the shift towards a multipolar global power structure, unresolved and overlapping territorial and maritime claims; rising defence spending, displacement of people; domestic political processes; and various transnational issues. Maritime security challenges and other security concerns are necessitating greater investment in a range of defence related sectors including training, facilities and equipment.

Over the last 15 years, the total defence spending of countries in ASEAN has doubled in real terms, with Thailand and Indonesia, for example, showing military expenditure levels growing 10 per cent annually. Vietnam has become one of the world’s top 10 largest military equipment purchasers in the last decade. Singapore had a defence budget allocation of US$9.7 billion in 2018. Indonesia’s allocation for military related expenditure was US$6.9 billion. Thailand spent US$5.7 billion and Vietnam US$3.4 billion. The Philippines defence budget totalled US$3 billion and Myanmar’s US$2.4 billion. For several decades, Singapore has allocated some 6 per cent of its GDP to defence, resulting in it possessing well trained-armed forces equipped with advanced bring equipment.

“We anticipate many thought-provoking and stimulating discussions and debates throughout the entire duration of the show. Through DSA & NATSEC 2020, we look forward to shaping and influencing the direction of regional and national defence and security policies and practices, for the foreseeable future,” said General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Haji Zulkifli Bin Haji Zainal Abidin, Chief of Defence Force, Malaysia.

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