Malaysia dijangka terima semua 18 jet FA-50M menjelang Mac 2028
Menteri Pertahanan Khaled Nordin berkata dua pesawat telah diterima, manakala empat lagi dijadual tiba pada April tahun depan.
Malaysia is expected to receive all 18 light fighter jets FA-50M from South Korea before March 2028 to bolster the country's air defense capabilities, according to Defense Minister Khaled Nordin. Two have already been received, with four more scheduled to arrive in April 2024 prior to the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2027.
The remaining 12 aircraft are expected to arrive in March 2028, completing the 18 jets acquired by the government. "All aircraft will be based in Kuantan, Pahang, while subsequent placements will be considered after the Hawk aircraft service is completed," he told reporters after attending the Madani School Cadet Training College graduation ceremony at SK Panchor.
Earlier, Malaysia had signed a contract to acquire 18 FA-50M jets from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in 2023 for nearly RM4 billion under Malaysia Plan 12. The aircraft are set to replace the aging Malaysian Air Force Hawk fleet, serving as advanced combat training and light combat mission aircraft.
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