RMAF to receive four more FA-50M fighter jets in April
THE Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will receive four more FA-50M light combat aircraft in April next year, ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2027. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the...
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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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- RMAF to receive four more FA-50M aircraft by April nst.com.my
- Malaysia to receive all 18 FA-50M jets from Korea by March 2028 freemalaysiatoday.com
