21 November 2012

News Story: Malaysia's defense spending expands


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Various Malaysian indigenous and foreign defense projects will reach $1.63 billion in 2012.

Malaysian Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government was committed to expanding the country's defense sector to not only provide for the country's armed forces needs but also to meet the increasing demand for military equipment in the region.

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