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Malaysia receives South Korean light combat jets to renew aging air force fleet

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Malaysia has received its first South Korean-made FA-50M Block 20 light combat jet, marking a significant step in renewing its aging air force fleet. This procurement, valued at approximately US$990 million, is the first fleet renewal for the Malaysian air force in 19 years. The initial delivery to Labuan is part of a larger order for 18 aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries, with the remainder expected by March 2028. AI

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Malaysia receives South Korean light combat jets to renew aging air force fleet

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Saviour or stopgap? Malaysia’s South Korean jets arrive to relieve ageing fighters

    Malaysia received its first South Korean-made light combat jet on Friday under a nearly 4 billion ringgit (US$990 million) procurement, in what analysts describe as welcome relief for an ageing air force still years away from replacing its frontline fighters. The FA-50M Block 20 …

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