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The acquisition of Kuwait Air Force (KAF) F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets by the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) is intended as a stop-gap measure until Malaysia secures new multi-role combat aircraft.
In addition to Malaysia, the United States has also been reported as interested in acquiring F/A-18C/D fighter jets belonging to the Kuwait Air Force.
Sources informed Defence Security Asia that the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to acquire F/A-18C/D fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force are progressing smoothly.
Sources informed Defence Security Asia that the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to acquire F/A-18C/D fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force are progressing smoothly.
By October 2026, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to receive the first batch of four FA-50M (FA-50 Block 20) light combat aircraft, part of a total order of 18 aircraft developed by South Korea’s aerospace giant, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
Malaysia is still awaiting a decision from the Kuwaiti government regarding its interest in acquiring F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from the Middle Eastern country’s air force.
Malaysia Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is currently awaiting a decision from the Kuwaiti government regarding its interest in acquiring F/A-18 Legacy Hornet aircraft from the Kuwait Air Force (KAF).
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence will make a decision regarding the acquisition of used F/A-18 C/D Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwaiti Air Force only after receiving a comprehensive report from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) technical team that visited Kuwait last June.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to visit Kuwait next month for discussions with the Kuwaiti Air Force to acquire their F/A-18D Hornet fighter jets.
Two Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D Hornets fighter jets have been deployed as escorts to the Airbus Corporate Jet 320 (ACJ 320) special aircraft.