RMAF scouts C-130J, C-390 to replace ageing Hercules fleet [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Lockheed Martin’s C-130J and Embraer’s C-390 are among the aircraft being discussed as potential replacements for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) ageing C-130 Hercules fleet.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is considering the Lockheed Martin C-130J and Embraer C-390 as potential replacements for its ageing C-130 Hercules fleet. RMAF chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris emphasized that the replacement must retain the tactical transport role of the Hercules, with a carrying capacity that matches Malaysia's operational requirements rather than being larger for the sake of it.
He noted that the RMAF's transport needs are primarily focused on regional missions rather than long-range deployments, and that procurement decisions should align with these operational needs.
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