Zarc International exhibited at Defense Services Asia (DSA) 2026, held April 20–23 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, followed by a series of stakeholder visits in Langkawi. DSA is one of the largest defense and security exhibitions in Southeast Asia, and this year's show drew heavy traffic from law enforcement agencies, military representatives, and procurement officials from across the region. Results were strong enough that Zarc was nominated for Exporter of the Year recognition at the show.
At our booth, our team showcased the Zarc X3 Air-Gun and VEXOR® Projectiles, alongside our latest training and decontamination systems — walking visitors through how each fits into standard use-of-force frameworks and how they integrate into existing training programs. Two themes stood out over the course of the show. First, interest in less-lethal solutions is broad-based, spanning law enforcement, corrections, and defense procurement officers alike. Second, agencies increasingly aren't just asking whether they can buy a product — they're asking how it fits into a training and certification pipeline. That shift, from product-only procurement toward combined product-and-training packages, is shaping how we think about our regional strategy going forward.
After the exhibition closed, our team traveled to Langkawi for site visits with regional training institutions. At Pusat Latihan Polis Langkawi (PULAPOL), the Royal Malaysia Police training center established in 2010, we saw firsthand the kind of infrastructure that could support instructor-level certification courses and broader tactical less-lethal training — a strong potential venue for formal training partnerships down the line. At the Correctional Academy of Malaysia Langkawi (CAML), we found active use of Zarc pepper spray already integrated into cadet training programs, a foundation of existing product familiarity we're looking to build on.
Malaysia's law enforcement and corrections institutions already have hands-on experience with our products, and the appetite for structured training — not just equipment — is clear. That combination points to Malaysia as a strong platform for continued growth across the broader ASEAN region. Regulatory requirements for less-lethal equipment vary by agency and jurisdiction, and any procurement or training partnership will need to be built around each institution's specific compliance framework — a normal part of doing this work well, not a barrier to it.
We're grateful to the organizers of DSA 2026, the teams at PULAPOL and CAML, and our regional partners for their time and engagement, and we look forward to continuing these conversations in the months ahead.