KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to receive the FA-50M light combat aircraft, manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries, according to the set schedule, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
General : Delivery Of FA-50M Light Fighter Jets On Schedule
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- In May 2023, the Ministry of Defence and the South Korean aerospace company signed a contract worth nearly RM4 billion for the procurement of 18 FA-50 Block 20 light combat aircraft, specifically designated as the FA-50M (Malaysia).
- This variant is significantly more advanced and capable than the FA-50s operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and other nations, including Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
- In June, RMAF confirmed that two FA-50M light combat aircraft were scheduled to arrive in Malaysia this month, while the remainder would be received in stages through March 2028.
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