UPNM, MHS Aviation Sign LoI To Drive Development Of UAS

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LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) today signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with MHS Aviation Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boustead Holdings Berhad, to drive the development of unmanned aircraft technology in Malaysia.
This strategic collaboration is part of the long-term efforts of both parties in strengthening the research, innovation and training ecosystem in the field of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), a critical domain for the survival of national defence and the competitiveness of the country's high-tech industry.
UPNM, in a statement, said that the LoI seals the joint commitment between academia and industry in strengthening the country's UAS technology capabilities through the development of academic modules and specialised field training related to UAS.
"Also, the commitment to carry out joint research and knowledge sharing in a strategic and high-impact manner, improving the competencies of UPNM students and officers through industrial training as well as simulation learning and technical workshops," it said.
The LoI was signed by UPNM Vice-Chancellor Lt Gen Datuk Arman Rumaizi Ahmad and MHS Aviation Bhd Chief Executive Officer Mohd Fakhrul Arifin Adinan at the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) Pavilion at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, here.
Arman Rumaizi, in the same statement, said the collaboration will strengthen the competitiveness of researchers and students and position UPNM as a hub of excellence in defence technology, in line with the strategic thrust of UPNM30.
"This collaboration is an important stepping stone in realising the aspirations of UPNM 30, which emphasises a holistic approach in uniting military, academic, technological and industrial disciplines," he said.
UPNM believes that this collaboration will create more efficient technology transfer, accelerate the development of highly skilled human capital and strengthen the country's strategic preparedness in facing modern security challenges.
Meanwhile, Mohd Fakhrul expressed hope that the collaboration can develop the country's UAS capabilities from the grassroots by simultaneously forming human expertise and technological development.
Apart from that, it also reflects Boustead's commitment to driving defence innovation and supporting the country's transformation agenda, he said.
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