{
  "id": 19941051,
  "title": "Malaysia dijangka terima semua 18 jet FA-50M menjelang Mac 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/malaysia-dijangka-terima-semua-18-jet-fa-50m-menjelang-mac-2028-19941051",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T06:08:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/14/malaysia-dijangka-terima-semua-18-jet-fa-50m-menjelang-mac-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia is expected to receive all 18 lightweight fighter jets FA-50M from South Korea by March 2028, bolstering the country's air defense capabilities. Out of the 18 jets, two have already been received so far, with four more scheduled to arrive in April next year ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2027. The remaining 12 aircraft are expected to be delivered in March 2028, completing the total of 18 jets acquired by the government. \"All aircraft will be based in Kuantan, Pahang,\" said Defense Minister Khaled Nordin after attending the Madani Cadet School Handover Ceremony at SK Panchor. Previously, Malaysia signed a contract to acquire 18 FA-50M jets from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in 2023, valued at nearly RM4 billion under Malaysia Plan 12. These aircraft will replace the aging Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Hawk fleet, serving as advanced combat training fighters and conducting light combat missions.",
  "summary": "Menteri Pertahanan Khaled Nordin berkata dua pesawat telah diterima, manakala empat lagi dijadual tiba pada April tahun depan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}