KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- From a supersonic jet to cardboard drones, some of the world's most cutting-edge defence tech landed in Kuala Lumpur this week, offering a rare look inside a fast-growing global industry.

Here are some of the technologies that caught Malay Mail's eye at the 19th Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (Natsec) Asia 2026 exhibition:

Turkiye's supersonic Hurjet

The single-engine supersonic Hurjet, one of the crown jewels of Turkish Aerospace Industries, made its debut appearance in Malaysia on the ground floor of the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec).

The Hurjet, which made its first flight in 2023, is designed to replace ageing trainer fleets while supporting the transition t...