RMAF Deploys Four Leonardo AW139 Helicopters at Kuching Air Base
The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) No. 3 Squadron, stationed at Kuching Air Base, has recently taken delivery of its second Leonardo AW139 helicopter (M104-05).
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Malaysia’s Defence Minister Witnesses Contract Handover for RMAF Sukhoi Su-30MKM 10th Year SLEP
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).
Malaysia’s MINDEF Sec-Gen Takes A Closer Look at Maintenance of Su-30MKM, F/A-18C/D Hornet
The Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of Defence, Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, recently conducted a working visit to two Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) airbases—Gong Kedak Air Base and Butterworth Air Base.
2026 to Be a Busy Year for RMAF as It Begins Receiving FA-50M Fighters and ATR 72 MPA
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.
Malaysia’s Acquisition of Kuwait’s F/A-18C/D Hornets Enters Final Stage, Awaits US Approval
Malaysia’s efforts to acquire more than 30 second-hand F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) are now in the final stages, pending approval from the United States (US), the original manufacturer of the aircraft.
Malaysian Air Force Chief Inspects Construction of P-72M Maritime Patrol Aircraft in Italy
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief, General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan, recently conducted a working visit to Italy to inspect the progress of the P-72M maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) acquisition project for Malaysia.
Construction of RMAF Bare Base in Bintulu Begins, Boosting East Malaysia’s Air Defense
More than three years after being announced by then-Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the construction of a 48-hectare Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Bare Base in Bintulu is set to commence soon.
RMAF Chief Explores Russia’s 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Su-57 Up Close at Airshow China 2024
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief, General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan, attended the Airshow China in Zhuhai, where he had the opportunity to closely observe Russia’s latest fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57.
U.S. KC-135 Tanker Conducts Historic First Aerial Refueling RMAF Sukhoi Su-30 Fighters
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) conducted an air-to-air refueling (AAR) exercise with the United States Pacific Air Forces (US PACAF) and the Washington Air National Guard (WAANG) on November 12 and 13.
RMAF Denies Viral Social Media Claims Regarding F-5 Fighter Jet
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) issued a press statement tonight affirming that all its aircraft are under its full control.