CHALLENGES AHEAD
The aerospace and defence global market is
expanding rapidly. Malaysia must tap into the
opportunities presented in this sector. We are
fortunate that our aerospace industry was initiated
in the early 1990s and has somewhat matured
since then. However, our aerospace industry still
employs most of the technology from overseas,
which in some ways stifles our independence and
ability to expand in the direction and pace that we
aspire to. In 2015, MiGHT recommended that the
industry must undergo a paradigm shift in order to
be more competitive and forward looking. Some of
the recommendations are as follows:
1. Support development and enhancement
of local players’ capability to participate in
major strategic projects;
2. Transform from being technology users
to technology suppliers by investing in
Research and Technology (R&T);
3. Increase Malaysia’s local content in
aircraft manufacturing by participating
in international aircraft development
programmes;
4. Reduce dependency on foreign military
aircraft upgrades by developing capability of
local companies in design and engineering
solutions; and
5. Remain ahead of regional competitors by
developing a strong competitive advantage
in identified focus areas.
Another challenge is to further develop local
technical capability and competency to capture
more complex work packages. Hence, we need to
explore new technologies, develop new sustainable
materials, and adopt advanced processes in
our manufacturing and MRO activities. The main
ingredient to sustain the aerospace industry will
be the focus on industry-led R&T activities.
The recent visit by the Malaysian Prime Minister
to Turkey may also pave the way for collaboration
and technology transfer from countries such as
Turkey that are willing to impart its aerospace
technological knowledge. Another way of securing
advanced technology is by acquiring significant
high-tech companies, where these technologies
can be acquired and utilised immediately.
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