SHAH ALAM, 22 Jun 2021: FLIT-LCA tender out. The Defence Ministry today published the request for bids for the supply and delivery of 18 Fighter-Lead In Trainer (FLIT) – Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for RMAF. The international tender closes on September 22.

FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND COMMISSIONING OF EIGHTEEN (18) UNITS OF FIGHTER LEAD IN TRAINER-LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT (FLIT-LCA) AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT TO THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN AIR FORCE (RMAF) AND THE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA

The FLIT-LCA is to replace the currently grounded Aermacchi MB-339CM jet trainers and the in-service BAe System Hawk light jets – twin seat Mk108 and single-seater Mk-208.

The Ministry of Defence today also issued a RFB for the supply of one Aviation Forward Repair Team (AFRT) vehicle under the Army Mobility Phase III programme.

There is a requirement for a suitable Aviation Forward Repair Team(AFRT) vehicle to carry out not least four (4) Aircraft Technicians, the necessary tools and equipment for effective field deployment to carryout repairs in-situ up to first line servicing. The vehicle shall be able to provide support maintenance, inspections and crane operations in the field.