The National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) was established on 21 June 2006 as a continuation of the Malaysian Armed Forces Academy (ATMA), which had been offering academic and military training since 1995. UPNM officially began operations in the 2007/2008 academic session with the establishment of three core faculties and a Foundation Centre. The university offers programmes focused on defence-related science, technology, and management, with a practical approach to meet the needs of the Malaysian Armed Forces and the nation’s strategic sectors.

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