LANGKAWI, Mar 21 – A range of world leading British technologies are being exhibited at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) as the United Kingdom looks to continue to strengthen industrial ties with Malaysia in the defence and security sectors.
UK Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin is leading a strong UK delegation supported by the Head of the Department of International Trade’s Defence and Security Organisation, Stephen Phipson, Air Officer Commanding 1 Group Royal Air Force, Air-Vice Marshal Gerry Mayhew and Rear Admiral Alex Burton, the Commander of UK Maritime Forces.
UK companies are keen to build on their reputation of being “Trusted Business Partners” and are looking for further opportunities to work together with Malaysian industry to satisfy the future aspirations of the Malaysian armed forces and others in the region.
“Our long-standing defence and security relationship with Malaysia continues to strengthen and we are keen ro help solve regional security challenges with innovative British technology and support. The UK’s commitment to the region was underlined by last year’s RAF Red Arrows tour and Typhoon exercises; and I’m pleased to represent our global interests and deep connection to Malaysia at LIMA 2017,” said Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin.
“It is important that we work with Malaysia to create opportunities for UK and Malaysian companies to share defence and security technologies and create joint venture partnerships. The UK has a good track record of offering world leading technologies supported by training and support,” said Head of the Department for International Trade’s Defence & Security Organisation, Stephen Phipson.
