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The implementation of the Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LMP12Y) program for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)’s F/A-18D Hornet fighter jets, utilizing local expertise, has resulted in a 25 percent reduction in government expenditure.
Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, conducted a working visit to Gong Kedak Air Base in Terengganu, where he officiated the Contract Handover Ceremony for the 10th Year Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP) for the Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jets operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
During his 2025 New Year address held recently, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced that the construction of the FA-50M light combat aircraft and the ATR 72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) is progressing smoothly.
After years of setbacks and delays that nearly led to its cancellation, the construction of Malaysia’s first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 1) is finally approaching completion.
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has allocated RM12 billion to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) for the procurement of assets aimed at enhancing the nation’s defence capabilities this year.
Malaysian Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin recently conducted a closer inspection of the capabilities of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) submarine, KD Tun Razak, currently operating out of the RMN base in Kota Kinabalu.
Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced that the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and other national security agencies will receive 28 helicopters through a leasing arrangement.
“We are aware of their defense capabilities, but we don’t disclose what we know,” Malaysian Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Khaled Nordin stated when asked about Singapore.
Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, held a follow-up meeting with the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Rashed M R Al-Saleh, at the Ministry of Defence office on Monday (yesterday).
A total of 171 assets from all three branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have exceeded 30 years of service, underscoring the challenges posed by aging military equipment.