<p>MELAKA: Malaysia is receiving defence assistance from several friendly countries, including Japan, the United States, Australia and Germany, to strengthen its military capabilities and contribute to regional peace and stability.
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Malaysia is enhancing its military through international defense cooperation with Japan, the US, Australia, and Germany, focusing on maritime capabilities and regional stability.
- Malaysia receives defense assistance from Japan, US, Australia, and Germany to boost military capabilities.
- Japan's aid includes anti-drone systems and support for maritime monitoring and patrol operations.
- Germany provided 5 million euros for an army combat training center in Johor.
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MELAKA: Malaysia is receiving defence assistance from several friendly countries, including Japan, the United States, Australia and Germany, to strengthen its military capabilities and contribute to regional peace and stability.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the cooperation was aimed not only at enhancing Malaysia's defence capabilities but also at enabling the country to play a greater role in maintaining stability in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
"With Japan, for instance, we explained that under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), there are two requirements in determining a country's rights over maritime areas.
"First is maritime domain awareness, which means knowing what is happening in the area.
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