Malaysia Defense Market Size, Trends, Budget Allocation, Regulations, Acquisitions, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2028

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Malaysia Defense Market Report Overview

The Malaysia defense budget is worth $4 billion in 2023. The country’s defense budget is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 8% from 2024 to 2028. The Malaysian defense budget is driven by efforts to modernize its armed forces, its participation in peacekeeping programs, and ongoing territorial disputes with neighboring countries.

Malaysia Defense Market Outlook, 2023-2028 ($ Billion)

Malaysia Defense Market Outlook, 2023-2028 ($ Billion)

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The Malaysia defense market research report provides the market size forecast and the projected growth rate for the next five years. It also covers industry analysis including the key market drivers, emerging technology trends, segments, and major challenges faced by market participants. It offers insights regarding military strategies as well as key factors and government programs that are expected to influence the demand for military platforms over the forecast period.

Market Size (2023) $4 billion
CAGR (2024-2028) >8%
Forecast Period 2024-2028
Historical Period 2019-2023
Key Sectors ·       Naval Vessels and Surface Combatants

·       Tactical Communications Systems

·       Military Fixed-Wing

·       Missiles and Missile Defense Systems

·       Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

·       Military Radar

·       Underwater Warfare Systems

Leading Companies ·       ACME Holdings Berhad

·       Aerospace Composites Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

·       AMP Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd

·       AppAsia Berhad

·       Aviation Design Centre Sdn.Bhd.

·       Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd

·       Boustead Holdings Bhd

·       Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd

·       DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies Sdn Bhd

·       Fotronics Corporation Berhad

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Malaysia Defense Market Drivers

  • Malaysia’s 2023 defense budget aims to modernize the armed forces and make the domestic defense industry increasingly self-sufficient, with minimal reliance on external assistance. The country’s integrated, agile, and focused approach is expected to enable it to build a defensive-postured, technologically advanced armed force that can respond to the threats that Malaysia may face.
  • An uncertain security environment and the emergence of nontraditional security threats will drive defense expenditure over 2024-2028.

Malaysia Military Doctrines and Defense Strategies

Defense diplomacy is an important element of Malaysia’s conflict prevention strategy.

Malaysia has evolved a comprehensive security doctrine that leverages a broad array of security assets including robust socio-economic policies and diplomacy. The Malaysian defense policy is a demonstration of its commitment to securing its national interests and defending itself against external aggression. Some of the core principles of the Malaysian defense doctrine are total defense (HANRUH), defense diplomacy, and self-reliance.

As any escalation in conflict could jeopardize stability and peace within the region, the proactive prevention of any prospective conflicts remains the best option. The country prefers to adopt measures such as confidence-building, drafting progressive rules of engagement, adopting a transparent policy, and laying down foundations for dedicated channels of communication.

Malaysia Defense Market Segmentation by Sectors

The top sector in the Malaysian defense market is naval vessels and surface combatants, followed by tactical communications systems and military fixed-wing.

The key sectors in the Malaysian defense market are naval vessels and surface combatants, tactical communications systems, military fixed-wing, missiles and missile defense systems, military unmanned aerial vehicles, military radar, and underwater warfare systems, among others. Attractive sectors with the fastest growth rates in Malaysia’s defense market are military fixed-wing aircraft, military unmanned aerial vehicles UGVs, and missile and missile defense systems.

Malaysia Defense Market Analysis by Sectors, 2023 (%)

Malaysia Defense Market Analysis by Sectors, 2023 (%)

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Malaysia Defense Market - Competitive Landscape

Some of the leading defense companies operating in Malaysia are:

  • ACME Holdings Berhad
  • Aerospace Composites Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
  • AMP Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd
  • AppAsia Berhad
  • Aviation Design Centre Sdn.Bhd.
  • Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd
  • Boustead Holdings Bhd
  • Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies Sdn Bhd
  • Fotronics Corporation Berhad

Malaysia Defense Market Analysis by Companies

Malaysia Defense Market Analysis by Companies

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Segments Covered in the Report

Malaysia Defense Market Sectors Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2019-2028)

  • Naval Vessels and Surface Combatants
  • Tactical Communications Systems
  • Military Fixed-Wing
  • Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
  • Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Military Radar
  • Underwater Warfare Systems

Scope

The report provides:

  • Detailed analysis of Malaysia defense market with market size forecasts covering the next five years. The report will also analyze factors that influence demand for the industry, key market trends, and challenges faced by industry participants.
  • Malaysia defense budget: detailed analysis of the Malaysia 2023 defense budget broken down into market size and market share. This is coupled with an examination of key current and future acquisitions.
  • Regulation: the procurement policy and process is explained. This is coupled with an analysis of Malaysian military doctrine and strategy to provide a comprehensive overview of the Malaysia military procurement regulation.
  • Security Environment: political alliances and perceived security threats to Malaysia are examined to explain trends in spending and modernization.
  • Competitive landscape and strategic insights: analysis of the competitive landscape of Malaysia’s defense industry.

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  • Identify the major threats that are driving the Malaysia defense market providing a clear picture of future opportunities that can be tapped, resulting in revenue expansion.
  • Channel resources by focusing on the ongoing programs that are being undertaken by the Malaysian government.
  • Make correct business decisions based on an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape consisting of detailed profiles of the top defense equipment providers in the country. The company profiles also include information about the key products, alliances, recent contracts awarded, and financial analysis, wherever available.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Defense Budget Assessment

    • 2.1. Budgeting Process
    • 2.2. Defense Market Size Historical and Forecast
    • 2.3. Drivers Of Defense Expenditure
    • 2.4. Analysis of Defense Expenditure Allocation
    • 2.5. Analysis of Defense Budget Allocation

  • 3. Military Doctrine and Security Environment

    • 3.1. Military Doctrine and Strategy
    • 3.2. Strategic Alliances and Geopolitics
    • 3.3. Political, Social, and Economic Scenario

  • 4. Market Entry Strategy and Regulations

    • 4.1. Type of Contracts and Modes of Procurement
    • 4.2. Procurement Policy and Process
    • 4.3. Market Regulations and Market Entry Route
    • 4.4. Trade Associations and Clusters
    • 4.5. Key Challenges
    • 4.6. Major M&A, Financing and Partnerships of Malaysia’s Defense Market

  • 5. Market Attractiveness and Emerging Opportunities

    • 5.1. Market Attractiveness By Defense Sector
    • 5.2. Top Sectors in the Italian Defense Market
    • 5.3. Top Defense Segments By Value

  • 6. Defense Platform Acquisitions

    • 6.1. Defense Platform Acquisitions by Value
    • 6.2. Keris-class Littoral Mission Ship
    • 6.3. Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ship
    • 6.4. FA-50
    • 6.5. Anka
    • 6.6. Tun Fatimah-class

  • 7. Fleet Size
  • 8. Competitive Landscape

    • 8.1. Defense Companies Operating in Malaysia
    • 8.2. Main Defense Companies

  • 9. Appendix

    • 9.1. About This Report
    • 9.2. About Us
    • 9.3. Contact Us

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