KUANTAN, 4 February 2025 – The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) demonstrated its operational readiness when Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan, piloted a Su-30MKM fighter jet in an Air Interception and Force Down Mission during an official visit by the Public Service Remuneration System Committee (JKK SSPA) to Kuantan Air Base.

The Air Interception and Force Down Operation is a critical rapid-response maneuver executed by fighter squadrons to intercept and force down unauthorized foreign aircraft breaching national airspace.

This demonstration aimed to provide the visiting delegation with insights into Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) operations, particularly RMAF’s rapid response capabilities. The exercise was conducted in line with proposed improvements to the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) for military personnel, which had been submitted to JKK SSPA under the Public Service Department (JPA).

The participation of the Air Force Chief, RMAF officers, and personnel highlighted the readiness of RMAF assets and personnel at strategic, operational, and tactical levels, ensuring national airspace sovereignty is safeguarded at all times.

Comprehensive Aerial and Tactical Demonstrations

In addition to the interception mission, RMAF showcased a range of tactical operations, including:
– Low-Level Tactical Navigation
– Free-Fall Tactical Infiltration
– Combat Search and Rescue Mission
– Ground Attack Tactics & Close Air Support Mission
– Night Flight Tactical Operation
– Night Air Combat Tactics & Close Air Support

Some of these demonstrations were attended by JPA representatives, allowing them to experience firsthand the challenges and risks faced by military personnel in executing critical operations.

RMAF’s successful execution of these high-intensity aerial maneuvers reaffirms its commitment to national defense and operational excellence, ensuring Malaysia’s airspace remains secure at all times.

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𝐏𝐓𝐔 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐔-𝟑𝟎𝐌𝐊𝐌, 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐄𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐍 𝐊𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐌 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐏𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍

Panglima Tentera Udara, Jen Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM telah menerbangkan pesawat Su-30MKM dan melaksanakan Misi Pemintasan Pesawat Asing dan Force Down sempena Lawatan Kerja Jawatankuasa Kerja Sistem Saraan Perkhidmatan Awam (JKK SSPA) ke Pangkalan Udara Kuantan pada 4 Februari 2025.

Misi Pemintasan Pesawat dan Force Down merupakan salah satu tindakan pantas skuadron pesawat pejuang melaksanakan tugasan memintas pesawat asing yang menceroboh ruang udara negara.

Demonstrasi ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk memberi pendedahan kepada delegasi yang hadir tentang pengoperasian ATM amnya dan TUDM khasnya, seiring dengan setiap cadangan penambaikan SSPA bagi perkhidmatan ATM yang telah dikemukakan kepada JKK SPPA Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA).

Penglibatan Panglima Tentera Udara, pegawai dan anggota TUDM telah membuktikan kesiagaan aset dan warga TUDM di peringkat Strategik, Operasional dan Taktikal mampu diatur gerak sebilang masa dalam menjaga kedaulatan negara.

Demonstrasi lain yang turut dilaksanakan adalah Low Level Tactical Navigation, Free-Fall Tactical Infiltration, Combat Search and Rescue Mission, Ground Attack Tactic and Close Air Support Mission, Night Flight Tactical Operation dan Night Air Combat Tactic and Close Air Support Mission. Demonstrasi yang dilaksanakan ini sebahagiaannya turut disertai oleh wakil JPA yang hadir bagi memberi peluang kepada mereka merasai sendiri cabaran dan rsisiko yang dihadapi oleh setiap pegawai dan anggota ATM dalam melaksanakan setiap misi.