DSA 2026 - EDR Magazine

Show Reports DSA 2026 24/04/2026 Paolo Valpolini The Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition officially opened on 20 April 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, inaugurated by Malaysia’s Minister of Defence. Recognised as one of the largest and most influential defence and security events in the Asia-Pacific region, this year’s edition brings together more than 1,200 companies from over 60 countries, alongside high-level military delegations and government officials, after the organiser. Against a backdrop of evolving regional security dynamics, DSA 2026 highlights key trends shaping the defence landscape, including the growing emphasis on unmanned systems, cyber defence capabilities, and multi-domain operations. The exhibition also reflects increasing regional collaboration and a sustained focus on modernisation programmes among Southeast Asian armed forces, positioning the event as a critical platform for strategic dialogue, industrial partnerships, and technology showcase. Hereafter EDR-Online readers will find the EDR On-Line team reports on this event. MILDEF showcases Tarantula and Ribat 4×4 armoured vehicles in new configurations, ready for export Feilong‑60A, China’s rocket‑launched ‘Thinking Swarm’ for deep precision fires AMCOP MSU MK‑III: Malaysia’s new mobile surveillance asset Armoured mobility for modern operations: Dongfeng–ANR’s new 10‑person assault vehicle Instalaza C90 Reusable: the ultra‑light “tank killer” redefining infantry firepower ASELSAN, rewiring the battlespace with integrated C4ISR and next-generation radar systems Phorio, KNDS’ new tactical radio turbocharging robotic combat systems Hürjet presence at Kuala Lumpur shows Turkey’s ambitious leap into the advanced jet trainer and light combat market EM&E aunav.BEST: a multimission Combat UGV from Spain Tweet Share Share