HAVELSAN, DNeX Partner for Digital Growth in Türkiye & Malaysia

HAVELSAN, Türkiye’s premier defense technology company operating under the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, has forged a groundbreaking strategic alliance with Malaysia’s leading technology conglomerate Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX). This landmark partnership, officially announced during the prestigious Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, represents a significant milestone in bilateral technological cooperation between Türkiye and Malaysia.

The collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of digital transformation initiatives across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, creating unprecedented opportunities for technology transfer and innovation sharing between two rapidly developing economies.

KOVAN Platform Expansion Into Malaysian Markets

Central to this strategic partnership is HAVELSAN’s flagship KOVAN New Generation Business Management System, an enterprise-grade digital transformation platform that has successfully modernized numerous Turkish institutions. The platform’s introduction to Malaysian markets represents a major expansion of Türkiye’s indigenous technology solutions into Southeast Asia.

KOVAN’s comprehensive suite includes advanced modules for human resources management, intelligent procurement systems, business intelligence analytics, and integrated workflow automation. The platform’s modular architecture allows for seamless customization to meet specific organizational requirements while maintaining scalability for future growth.

Malaysian organizations will benefit from KOVAN’s proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing administrative overhead, and providing real-time business insights through advanced analytics capabilities.

Artificial Intelligence Integration

The partnership emphasizes artificial intelligence as a core component of digital transformation strategies. HAVELSAN’s AI-driven technologies will be integrated with DNeX’s existing commercial AI applications, creating hybrid solutions that leverage the strengths of both companies’ technological capabilities.

This collaboration enables the development of next-generation smart solutions that incorporate machine learning algorithms, predictive analytics, and automated decision-making processes. The resulting AI-powered systems will address complex challenges in logistics, trade facilitation, and enterprise management across both Turkish and Malaysian markets.

The technology transfer component ensures knowledge sharing between engineering teams, fostering innovation and accelerating the development of cutting-edge digital solutions tailored to regional requirements.

Leadership Vision for Digital Transformation

Dr. Mehmet Akif Nacar, HAVELSAN’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership in advancing national digital competitiveness. He highlighted how sharing Türkiye’s accumulated digital transformation experience with allied nations strengthens regional technological capabilities while promoting mutual economic growth.

Faizal Sham Abu Mansor, Group CEO of DNeX, outlined the company’s commitment to leveraging HAVELSAN’s internationally recognized expertise in defense-grade enterprise systems. He emphasized how this collaboration will significantly advance Malaysia’s digital infrastructure development across both public and private sectors.

The leadership vision encompasses creating sustainable competitive advantages through technology innovation while fostering stronger economic ties between Türkiye and Malaysia.

Comprehensive Digital Solutions for Government and Defense

The strategic alliance will deliver end-to-end digital solutions specifically designed for government institutions, defense organizations, and private sector entities across both nations. These comprehensive solutions prioritize critical elements including cybersecurity, operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and future-ready adaptability.

Government digitization initiatives will benefit from proven enterprise systems that have successfully modernized Turkish public institutions. Defense organizations will access military-grade digital infrastructure solutions that meet stringent security and reliability requirements.

Private sector applications will focus on enhancing business process automation, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management through integrated digital platforms.

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Market Impact and Future Prospects

This partnership creates substantial market opportunities for technology companies in both Türkiye and Malaysia while establishing a framework for continued collaboration in emerging technologies. The agreement opens pathways for joint research and development initiatives, technology commercialization, and market expansion strategies.

The collaboration is expected to generate significant economic value through technology exports, job creation in high-tech sectors, and enhanced bilateral trade relationships. Both companies anticipate expanding their partnership scope to include additional technology domains as market opportunities evolve.

Long-term prospects include establishing innovation centers, developing specialized training programs, and creating technology incubation initiatives that support startup ecosystems in both countries. This comprehensive approach ensures sustainable growth and continued technological advancement through strategic partnership frameworks.

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