RMAF to receive four more FA-50M aircraft by April
KOTA TINGGI: The Defence Ministry will receive another four FA-50M light combat aircraft next April, ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) 2027.
Malaysia anticipates the arrival of its entire fleet of 18 FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea by March 2028, according to Defence Minister Khaled Nordin. Two jets have already been delivered, with four more set to arrive in April 2027 prior to the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2027. The final 12 aircraft are projected to be received by March 2028, concluding the procurement.
These aircraft will be stationed at Kuantan, Pahang, and will replace the RMAF's aging Hawk fleet upon the decommissioning of the older aircraft. Their roles will include advanced training for fighter pilots and conducting light combat missions. The deal, signed in 2023 under the 12th Malaysia Plan, cost nearly RM4 billion and is part of Malaysia's strategy to bolster its air defence capabilities.
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