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Malaysia to Receive First 2 South Korean-Made FA-50M Jets on Friday, Says Khaled

The defence minister says the aircraft will be based at the Kuantan and Labuan air force bases.

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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is scheduled to receive two South Korean-made FA-50M Block 20 light combat aircraft this Friday as part of the procurement of 18 aircraft worth almost RM4 billion. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the receipt of the aircraft will strengthen the Armed Forces' air combat capabilities. “The procurement of 18 FA-50M aircraft from Korea ...

Malaysia is scheduled to receive its first two FA-50M Block 20s on 30 October 2026, opening a phase of air power renewal linking Kuantan and Labuan with defence needs in the South China Sea. Malaysia's first two FA-50Ms are scheduled to arrive on 30 October 2026, opening a phase of air power renewal for the RMAF with a focus on Kuantan, Labuan and the South China Sea.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will receive the first batch of South Korean-made FA-50M Block 20 light combat aircraft (LCA) this Friday. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the receipt of the aircraft is part of efforts to strengthen the Malaysian Armed Forces' (ATM) air combat capabilities, thus enhancing the country's airspace defence capabilities. He said the aircraft ...

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Utusan Online broke the news on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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