22 APRIL 2026 | MITEC: Through Collabsphere 2: Strategic ICP – Bridging Local Capability and Global Expertise Under The National Defence Industry Policy, themed Integrating CDIM and Global OEMs: A New Era of Technology Transfer, UPNM has positioned academia at the forefront of the National Defence Industry Policy (DIPN) agenda, bridging the gap between policy, industry, and expertise toward achieving true self-reliance.

The forum featured a keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Defence, who emphasized the vital importance of strategic collaboration in fortifying the nation's defence industry ecosystem. Simultaneously, the Vice-Chancellor of UPNM, Lt Gen Datuk Wira Arman Rumaizi bin Hj Ahmad, reaffirmed the university’s role as a primary driver within this ecosystem.

“UPNM is committed to serving as the key academic catalyst in this national agenda, bridging the divide between research, industry requirements, and defence technology needs,” he stated.

 

 

This initiative exemplifies UPNM’s commitment to translating knowledge into tangible capabilities and moving from strategic discourse to decisive action.