Malaysia and U.S. Strengthen Defence Cooperation with New MoU and Renewed Agreements
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2025-11-24 12:00
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On October 31, 2025, Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation and renewed the Acquisition and Cross‑Servicing Agreement (ACSA) during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting‑Plus (ADMM‑Plus). The move aims to deepen collaboration on regional peace, security and prosperity.
The joint statement highlighted the intent to enhance cooperation in communications, information sharing and geospatial matters, reaffirming that over 40 years of bilateral defence ties underpin the U.S.–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Malaysian side raised concerns about “grey‑zone tactics”, including hydrographic research under foreign coast‑guard vessels in neighbouring waters.
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