Malaysia must explore satellite technology for defence systems, says Army's cyber chief


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Armed Forces director-general of cyber and electromagnetic defence Rear Admiral Datuk Shamsuddin Ludin (second, right) and Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Datuk Arman Rumaizi Ahmad (right) visiting the exhibition booths after launching the Satellite Awareness Day 2023 on Tuesday (Jan 17). - Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must explore advanced satellite technology for the national defence system since many countries, especially world powers, have already surged ahead in that direction.

Malaysian Armed Forces director-general of cyber and electromagnetic defence Rear Admiral Datuk Shamsuddin Ludin said the development of satellite technology for the national defence system, including weaponry assets, needs to adapt local expertise to ensure it is used safely.

"Viewed from the perspective of world defence analysis, there is an increase in weaponry capabilities. To what extent it is implemented (including the use of satellite weapons), we do not know, since all powers talk about a peaceful world.

"Therefore, it is important that we use satellite (technology) safely, including transmission of information and the security features used. We need to determine that the technology is our own (home-developed) and not from a foreign country,” he said after attending a Satellite Awareness Day at the ATM Haigate Complex here Tuesday (Jan 17).

He said this when asked to comment on the steps of the world’s major powers, especially China, who are feared to be advancing their weaponry technology via satellites.

To move in that direction, Shamsuddin said the Armed Forces will give input to the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) to be given attention in the National Space Policy 2023 (DAN 2030).

"The Armed Forces will support MYSA’s efforts in introducing new satellite-based technology for the national defence system and we are confident that the agency has also moved in that direction.

"We too have a representative in the agency and will give input from the Armed Forces that can be noted and brought into DAN 2030,” he said. - Bernama

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