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Drone Vendors Target Southeast Asian Markets at Kuala Lumpur Defence Exhibition
Vendors from around the world gathered at the Defence Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur last week to pursue deals amid growing interest in unmanned aerial vehicles from Southeast Asia's defence ministries. A UAE-based firm showcased its high-performance helicopter drone, highlighting significant regional demand.
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Kuala Lumpur - Vendors from Abu Dhabi to Pretoria attended the Defence Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur last week to chase deals in unmanned aerial vehicles, as Southeast Asia’s defence ministries showed heightened interest in the technology.
A cheap commercial drone destroyed a battle tank on the frontlines in Ukraine, while a cut-price Iranian Shahed drone menaced Tel Aviv, underscoring the growing role of such systems in modern conflicts, South China Morning Post reported. The Defence Services Asia exhibition, held once every two years, took place last week in Kuala Lumpur and featured dozens of foreign vendors pursuing opportunities in one of the global arms trade’s emerging markets.
' A '500H' high-performance helicopter drone developed by UAE-based Resource Industries was on display at the Defence Services Asia exhibition 2026.
