LABUAN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today received the first two FA-50M light combat aircraft acquired by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), marking an important milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its air defence capabilities.
Malaysia Receives First Two FA-50M Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea
Mohamed Khaled Nordin, FA-50M, RMAF, hawk, air def
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- The two aircraft, developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), arrived today at RMAF Labuan base, after being flown from Sacheon, Republic of Korea.
- “The 18 FA-50M aircraft were procured under Malaysia's Fighter Lead-In Training and Light Combat Aircraft programme, following the planned decommissioning of the RMAF's Hawk aircraft in 2028,” he said.
- Khaled said RMAF was expected to receive a total of six FA-50M aircraft by April 2027, with the remaining units scheduled for delivery in early 2028.
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