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Malaysia to receive all 18 FA-50M jets from Korea by March 2028

Defence minister Khaled Nordin says four more will be delivered next April, and the remaining 12 the following year.

Malaysia to receive all 18 FA-50M jets from Korea by March 2028

Malaysia is set to receive all 18 FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea by March 2028, according to Defence Minister Khaled Nordin. So far, two jets have been delivered, with another four scheduled to arrive in April 2027 ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition. The remaining 12 aircraft are on track to be delivered by March 2028, completing the procurement.

These aircraft will be based in Kuantan, Pahang, and replace the ageing Hawk fleet in the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). They will serve as advanced training aircraft for fighter pilots and carry out light combat missions.

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