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PoliticalMalaysia·30 Oct 2026

Malaysia receives first South Korean light combat jets

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On October 30, 2026, the Malaysian Air Force received its first South Korean-made FA-50M Block 20 light combat jet at the Labuan air base. This delivery is part of a nearly 4 billion ringgit (US$990 million) procurement contract for 18 aircraft finalized with Korea Aerospace Industries in May 2023. The arrival marked Malaysia's first fleet renewal since the…

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