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MarketsEkonomimTurkish, translatedFiled 2 days ago

Malaysia received its first FA-50M light combat aircraft

Original headlineMalezya ilk FA-50M hafif muharip uçağını teslim aldı

Open the sourceReported by Ekonomim, ekonomim.com, 5 November 2026
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Malaysia has taken delivery of the first of 18 FA-50M light combat aircraft ordered from South Korea, advancing a $981 million program that is scheduled for completion by 2028. The milestone marks the start of a multi-year handover of the Korea Aerospace Industries jets, which are central to Malaysia's effort to modernize its air force. The remaining 17 aircraft are expected to arrive in stages through 2028, and the pace of deliveries will be the key indicator to watch as the program proceeds.

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Malaysia, FA-50M, South Korea, Korea Aerospace Industries