Kuala Lumpur:The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to receive its FA-50M light combat aircraft, built by Korea Aerospace Industries, According to planned timeline, as confirmed by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Defence Minister stated that the precise arrival date of the aircraft would be disclosed shortly. He indicated that the aircraft are expected to arrive either this month or next month, and so far, there is no information about any delays in their delivery.

The announcement was made during the launch ceremony of the Warriors' Fund Campaign 2026/2027, attended by notable figures such as the campaign's patron Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Army Chief General Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman, Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain, and Air Force Chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris.

In May 2023, a contract valued at nearly RM4 billion was signed between the Ministry of Defence and the South Korean aerospace company for the purchase of 18 FA-50 Block 20 light combat aircraft, identified as the FA-50M (Malaysia). These aircraft are significantly more advanced than the versions operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force and other countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

In June, RMAF confirmed that two of the FA-50M jets were scheduled to arrive in Malaysia this month, with the rest to be delivered in stages until March 2028.