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Malaysia to receive 18 FA-50M jets by March 2028
Malaysia gets 18 FA-50M fighter jets by March 2028 to replace aging RMAF Hawk fleet.
In brief
Malaysia gets 18 FA-50M fighter jets by March 2028 to replace aging RMAF Hawk fleet. Malaysia will receive all 18 FA-50M fighter jets from South Korea by March 2028 to replace RMAF's Hawk fleet. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Malaysia to receive 18 FA-50M jets
Malaysia will receive all 18 FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea by March 2028 to enhance air defence.
Two jets delivered, four arriving April 2024
Two aircraft have been delivered so far, with four more scheduled to arrive in April 2024 ahead of LIMA 2027.
Remaining 12 jets by March 2028
The remaining 12 aircraft are expected to be delivered by March 2028, completing the procurement.
Base location and deployment plan
All aircraft will be based in Kuantan, Pahang, with deployment after Hawk fleet decommissioning.
Contract signed in 2023 for RM4 billion
Malaysia signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in 2023 for 18 FA-50M aircraft under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Replacing Hawk fleet for training and combat
The FA-50M aircraft will replace RMAF's ageing Hawk fleet and serve as advanced training aircraft for fighter pilots.
What matters most
Malaysia will receive all 18 FA-50M fighter jets from South Korea by March 2028 to replace RMAF's Hawk fleet.
