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33 Used Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Jets Acquired By Malaysia Set for 2026 Delivery

Summary by Overt Defense
Kuwait’s F/A-18 Hornet jets are set to bolster Malaysia’s air combat fleet. RMAF Chief General Asghar Khan announced at the force’s 67th anniversary that the United States has approved Malaysia’s plan to acquire up to 33 used F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet jets from Kuwait. This U.S. clearance (under the Arms Export Control Act) removes a key legal hurdle. Analysts hailed this move as a “major breakthrough” for Malaysia’s air combat capabilities. Th…
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Overt Defense broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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