HAVELSAN has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Malaysia’s prominent technology group Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX). Formalized during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, the agreement marks a milestone in building a digital bridge between Türkiye and Malaysia in both public and private sectors.
This collaboration enables HAVELSAN to introduce its indigenous digital transformation platform, KOVAN New Generation Business Management System, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies to the Malaysian market. Simultaneously, DNeX’s expertise in trade facilitation, AI applications, and logistics will be leveraged to generate value across various Turkish industries.
HAVELSAN’s KOVAN platform is a next-generation enterprise business management system designed to elevate the digital maturity of institutions. With scalable and modular architecture, KOVAN consolidates a wide array of functions—human resources, procurement, and business intelligence—under one unified system Introducing KOVAN to Malaysian stakeholders presents a significant opportunity to contribute to regional digital development.
Dr. Mehmet Akif Nacar, CEO of HAVELSAN said, “Digital transformation directly impacts national competitiveness and security. This strategic partnership with DNeX is a significant step in sharing Türkiye’s digital experience with friendly and allied nations. Our flagship products like KOVAN, alongside our AI projects, will deliver tangible value to Malaysia’s digital infrastructure.”
Faizal Sham Abu Mansor, Group CEO of DNeX, said, “Building upon its robust technology foundations in trade facilitation, semiconductor manufacturing, AI solutions, and upstream energy, DNeX is strategically collaborating with HAVELSAN. By integrating HAVELSAN’s internationally recognized expertise, including their defense-grade enterprise systems and AI-embedded smart solutions, DNeX aims to significantly advance digital transformation across Malaysia’s public and private sectors, fostering innovation and strengthening the economic partnership between Türkiye and Malaysia.”
