Tag: Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)

F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet

Malaysia Set to Boost Air Combat Capabilities with Acquisition of Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets: A Strategic Leap in Indo-Pacific

The Asia Live News Service - June 18, 2025
Southeast Asia: The United States has formally approved the transfer of used F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The deal, now gaining substantial momentum, marks a pivotal chapter in Malaysia’s...
U.S. KC-135 Refuels Royal Malaysian Air Force Fighters in Bilateral Exercise

U.S. KC-135 Refuels Royal Malaysian Air Force Fighters in Bilateral Exercise

The Asia Live News Service - November 14, 2024
U.S.-Malaysia military collaboration, a United States KC-135 Stratotanker successfully refueled Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters during an air-to-air refueling (AAR) exercise on November 12 and 13, marking a first in the long-standing partnership between the two nations....
Sniper Advanced targeting Pod

Malaysian FA-50M and F/A-18D Hornet Jets to Use Lockheed’s Sniper Targeting System by 2026 for Enhanced Precision

The Asia Live News Service - October 13, 2024
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to receive its first batch of four FA-50M light combat aircraft, a highly anticipated development that marks a significant modernization step for Malaysia's defense capabilities in October 2026. These aircraft, part of...