S. Korean fighter jets on track for delivery by November
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South Korea is on schedule to deliver Malaysia's first batch of FA-50M light combat aircraft by November, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The exact arrival date will be announced soon, said the minister after launching the Tabung Pahlawan Campaign 2026/2027. Present at the event were the campaign's patrons, the country's military chiefs, and key officials from South Korea Aerospace Industries.
In 2023, Malaysia signed a RM4 billion contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to procure 18 FA-50 Block 20 light combat aircraft, which offer superior capabilities compared to existing South Korean and international models.
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