Browsing tag
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan recently conducted an official visit to the United States to further strengthen ties between the RMAF and the United States Air Force (USAF).
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), through Air Region Command 2 (MAWILUD 2), conducted an Air Defence Exercise in collaboration with the French Navy’s Aquitaine-class FREMM (Frigate European Multi-Mission) frigate, “Bretagne.”
Malaysia and India have reportedly agreed to collaborate, focusing primarily on the maintenance and upgrade of the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) Su-30MKM fighter jets.
Malaysia’s stock of spare parts for its Su-30MKM fighter jets is sufficient to meet operational requirements for the Russian-made aircraft for the next three years.
The decision by several Southeast Asian countries to acquire Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) in recent years is expected to increase pressure on Malaysia to procure new MRCA fighter jets.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is reportedly showing significant interest in acquiring India’s “BrahMos” missile for use on its Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jets.
The procurement contract for 18 FA-50M light fighter aircraft (FA-50 Block 20) by Malaysia from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is progressing smoothly, with assembly of the aircraft having reached 37 percent completion as of the end of July.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets are currently participating in a joint air exercise called Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 (EX US24).
Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief, General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan, piloted the Su-30MKM fighter jet to conduct a Photo Exercise (PHOTEX) alongside the French Air Force’s Rafale and the German and Spanish Air Forces’ Eurofighter Typhoons.
Malaysia Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin received a courtesy visit from the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Malaysia, Rashed Mohammed Rashed ALSALEH today, with among the key topics discussed was Malaysia’s interest in acquiring F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwaiti Air Force.