{
  "id": 9029055,
  "title": "RMAF scouts C-130J, C-390 to replace ageing Hercules fleet [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/rmaf-scouts-c-130j-c-390-to-replace-ageing-hercules-fleet-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:01:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1537973/rmaf-scouts-c-130j-c-390-replace-ageing-hercules-fleet-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is considering the Lockheed Martin C-130J and Embraer C-390 as potential replacements for its ageing C-130 Hercules fleet. RMAF chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris emphasized that the replacement must retain the tactical transport role of the Hercules, with a carrying capacity that matches Malaysia's operational requirements rather than being larger for the sake of it. He noted that the RMAF's transport needs are primarily focused on regional missions rather than long-range deployments, and that procurement decisions should align with these operational needs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Evolving threats push RMAF to strengthen maritime watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/evolving-threats-push-rmaf-to-strengthen-maritime-watch",
        "published": "2026-09-20T23:03:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}