Khaled Nordin: Malaysia to receive all 18 FA-50M fighter jets by March 2028 to replace RMAF’s ageing Hawk fleet
KOTA TINGGI, Nov 14 — Malaysia is expected to receive all 18 FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea by Marc...
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 14 - The Malaysian defence minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, announced that the country will receive all 18 FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea by March 2028. The aircraft are set to replace the RMAF's aging Hawk fleet and enhance the nation's air defence capabilities. Two planes have already arrived, with a further four scheduled to come in April 2027, just before the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
The remaining 12 aircraft are expected to be delivered by March 2028, marking the completion of the procurement deal. Nordin revealed that all the aircraft will be stationed in Kuantan, Pahang, with their deployment plans to be determined following the retirement of the Hawk aircraft. In 2023, Malaysia signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the 18 FA-50M aircraft, valued at around RM4 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
These advanced fighters will serve as training aircraft for fighter pilots and be utilized for light combat missions.
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