DSA and NATSEC Asia 2026 is a major international exhibition and conference that brings together defence and national security professionals from around the world. The event is held at the Malaysian International Trade and Convention Centre (MITEC) and features a 48,000 square meter exhibition space, with over 1,400 participating companies from 60 countries. The event also features a 35-country international group pavilion and attracts a total of 50,000 trade visitors from 114 countries, as well as 500 foreign delegations from 40 countries and 500 media personnel from across the world.

The conference program features a range of keynote addresses and seminars, including the National Security International Seminar, which focuses on 'Empowering National Security through Good Governance and Credible Partnerships: Opportunities and Challenges.' The seminar will feature a keynote address by the Minister of Defence. Another seminar, 'Seminar on Cybercrime & Substance Abuse Consciousness,' will be conducted by the Royal Malaysia Police, with a dynamic town hall discussion featuring the Minister of Home Affairs.

The event also includes a Pocket Talk on Women by the National Defence University of Malaysia, featuring an opening keynote by YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini binti Ahmad, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development. The event's opening ceremony was officiated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, who also launched the 18th installation of the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 and the third edition of National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2024.

The event is expected to promote international cooperation and dialogue on defence issues, and will feature a range of defence and national security products and innovations. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of products and services, including defence equipment, technology, and systems, as well as national security solutions and innovations. The event is expected to provide a platform for business networking, partnership building, and knowledge sharing among defence and national security professionals.