KUALA LUMPUR, 5 December 2024 – The Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEEs) programme between the Washington Air National Guard (WA ANG) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) brought together personnel from the Malaysian Army (TDM) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The exchange featured
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Malaysia’s Strategic Move to Acquire Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Jets: A Step in RMAF Modernisation
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to strengthen its capabilities with the planned acquisition of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force (KAF), a move Defence Force Chief General Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman calls a "strategic step" in the broader modernization initiative for the RMAF.
Defence Ministry Secretary General Receives Operational Briefing at Air Force Headquarters
KUALA LUMPUR, 15th October 2024 – Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, made his inaugural visit to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Headquarters, receiving key briefings on the force's organization and operations. Upon arrival, Datuk Lokman was welcomed by Air Force Chief, General Tan Sri
Malaysia’s Bold Pursuit of Kuwait’s F/A-18 Fighter Jets
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuwait has confirmed it has no objections to Malaysia's request to procure F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets, as stated by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The procurement is contingent upon two key conditions: approval from the United States, the supplier nation, and the completion of Kuwait's own fighter
Lt Gen Nur Hafis Abdul Karim Appointed as New Air Education and Training Commander
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 September 2024 – The Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan RMAF, witnessed the Handover Ceremony of the Air Education and Training Commander held at Eagle Nest, Air Force Headquarters. In this ceremony, Lieutenant General Dato' Hj Zahani bin Hj
37 Officers and 66 RMAF Personnel Depart for Exercise PITCH BLACK 2024 in Australia
Pahang Sultan Graces 66th RMAF Anniversary Parade with Royal Inspection
KUANTAN, 1 June 2024 - His Royal Highness Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, graciously attended the 66th Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Anniversary Parade at Kuantan Air Base, Pahang. His Royal Highness was received by the Air Force Chief, General Tan
RMAF Conducts Tactical Flight Training Ahead of 66th Anniversary Celebrations
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will conduct tactical flight training for its air assets from 27 May to 2 June 2024. The tactical flight training aims to demonstrate the readiness of RMAF assets and personnel in conjunction with the 66th RMAF Anniversary celebrations at Kuantan Air Base. This training also
Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief Attends F/A-18D M45-07 Handover Ceremony at Butterworth Air Base
BUTTERWORTH, 29th April 2024 – The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, attended the handover ceremony of the F/A-18D M45-07 aircraft which underwent Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LPM12Y) by Rosebank Engineering Company. The ceremony,
Exercise PARADISE Series 11/24 STAFFEX
SUBANG, March 29, 24 - The Air Operations Command Headquarters has organized the PARADISE Series 11/24 STAFFEX at the Air Warfare Centre (AWC) Exercise Room, Subang Airbase from 20 to 29 March 24. Earlier, the opening remarks were delivered by Assistant Chief of Staff A7, Colonel Hasfa Nyzam bin Abdul Hamid