India, Malaysia expand defence ties, focus on AI, cyber security

India and Malaysia have strengthened their defence partnership and aim to enhance cooperation in emerging areas such as cyber security and artificial intelligence. Both nations have identified ways to deepen existing collaboration, particularly in the defence industry, maritime security and multilateral engagements.

Following the 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, the two sides also agreed to form a joint focus group to tackle non-traditional maritime security threats.