Y. Bhg. Dato' Seri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Haji Ahmad Badaruddin

The emergence of modern defence technology and weapons has changed the nature of warfare and as participants in a dynamic geopolitical environment. Malaysia needs to take stock of the rapid change in defence technology development.

As the Joint Force HQ, we strive to protect the sovereignty, we strive to protect the sovereignty, stability, interest and strategic rights of the nation through the successful implementation of joint operations. This will ensure the efficiency and readiness of our defence forces at all times.

DSA 2012 will be another great addition to the defence services and security showcase in this world-class series organized by DSA Exhibition & Conference Sdn Bhd. The DSA is also Asia's largest such exhibition, and has benefited the Malaysian Ministry of Defence significantly since its inception 22 years ago.

We are pleased to support the DSA series and welcome the opportunity to avail ourselves of the latest defence technology and security solutions from military and commercial manufacturers all over the world. Building an effective defence force takes time, effort and attention and our most critical need in defence is to ensure a force that can subdue threats to our sovereignty and take swift and decisive actions when necessary. However, to fulfil these needs, we must develop and deliver capability through innovative approach and form smart strategic partnership.

As such, DSA provides an excellent platform for the defence related industry and government agencies alike to further enhance existing relationships and advance in the area of defence technology to meet market demands for more innovative and higher quality defence products and services.

I wish the organiser every success for the DSA exhibition and conference, and look forward to many opportunities for defence technology cooperation and networking among the exhibitors and patrons during the event. We are confident that DSA 2012 will be yet another tremendous success for participants and visitors alike.