Budget 2027 must focus on armed forces' combat readiness, says Defence Minister

Published on 5 Oct 2026 9:15:03 PM

Ensuring the Armed Forces remain combat-ready should be among the key considerations in determining the defence allocation under Budget 2027, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Speaking to reporters at the Siber Siaga programme at the Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia Exhibition and Conference (CyberDSA) 2026 on Monday (Oct 5), Khaled said the allocation should take into account the country’s need to defend its sovereignty, as well as the geopolitical and security challenges it faces.

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