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Malaysia’s RM1.9 Billion MERAD Battle Explodes: Weststar and China’s Sky Dragon 100…

admin Apr 22, 2026 0

Malaysia’s RM1.9 billion (US$500 million) MERAD procurement is entering a decisive phase after Weststar Defence confirmed it will offer China’s Sky Dragon 100 to the Royal Malaysian Air…

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Malaysia Signals FA-50M Phase 2 Expansion as RMAF Prepares to Double Light Fighter…

admin Jan 24, 2026 0

Malaysia is moving to expand its FA-50M light combat aircraft fleet under FLIT-LCA Phase 2, a step that could see the Royal Malaysian Air Force operate up to 36 jets as it manages fighter…

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RMAF’s MALE-UAS Expansion Under CAP55 Signals a Strategic Shift Toward Persistent ISR…

admin Dec 19, 2025 0

The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s decision to expand its Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial System fleet under Phase Two of CAP55 marks a profound shift in Malaysia’s airpower…

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F/A-18C/D Kuwait Deal Slips Further as Royal Malaysian Air Force Faces Strategic…

admin Dec 18, 2025 0

“Malaysia’s plan to acquire surplus F/A-18C/D Hornets from Kuwait is increasingly uncertain, exposing deeper structural vulnerabilities in RMAF airpower planning as regional air forces…

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Kuwait’s F/A-18 Hornets Have Relatively Low 1,500–3,000 Flight Hours –…

admin Aug 16, 2025 0

Malaysia’s planned acquisition of Kuwait’s low-hour F/A-18 Hornets could see the RMAF’s fighter strength soar to over 40 combat-ready aircraft, closing the gap with regional rivals and…