Malaysia

Aircraft Programs

Fighters. The Royal Malaysian Air Force operates a mixed fleet of combat aircraft, including Boeing F/A-18 Hornets, Sukhoi Su-30MKMs, and, until early 2019, MiG-29N/NUB Fulcrums. Although a diverse collection of platforms, this fleet remains low in numbers and lacking in interoperability. Furthermore, none of the aircraft are currently based in East Malaysia. With the South China Sea emerging as a geopolitical trigger point, the RMAF is conscious of the need...