RMAF–RSAF Junior Officer Exchange Programme Strengthens Defence Cooperation

Defence Relations

26th September 202527th September 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 September 2025 – The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) hosted a delegation from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as part of the Junior Officer Exchange Programme (JOEP) held from 22 to 25 September 2025. During the programme, the RSAF delegation paid a courtesy call on Assistant

Malaysia Scraps Plan to Acquire Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets Amid Rising Costs and Delays

Technology

25th August 202526th August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 August 2025 – Malaysia has reportedly shelved its long-awaited plan to acquire surplus Kuwaiti Air Force (KAF) F/A-18C/D Hornets, ending years of negotiations and uncertainty surrounding the deal. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), which currently operates a fleet of eight F/A-18D Hornets, had initially viewed the Kuwaiti

Why Does Malaysia Still Operate Only Eight F/A-18D Hornets After Nearly 30 Years?

Technology

23rd August 202523rd August 2025

Kuantan, 22 August 2025 – The recent incident involving a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D Hornet that caught fire during take-off at Kuantan Air Base has reignited public debate about Malaysia’s fighter jet fleet. Although both aircrew ejected safely, the crash has sharpened focus on why Malaysia still operates

RMAF Chief Visits Site of F/A-18D Hornet Crash in Kuantan, Crew Safe

Ops & Training

22nd August 202522nd August 2025

KUANTAN, 22 August 2025 – The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed that both crew members of the F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet involved in last night’s crash at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport successfully ejected and escaped serious injury. RMAF Chief, General Dato’ Sri Haji Muhamad Norazlan Aris, told a

RMAF F/A-18D Hornet Crashes in Runway Incident at Kuantan Airbase

Ops & Training

21st August 202523rd August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 August 2025 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) confirmed that an F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet was involved in an incident at the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport runway in Kuantan at 9.05pm. RMAF Chief, General Datuk Seri Muhammad Norazlan Aris, acknowledged the occurrence and stated that an

RMAF Holds Handover Ceremony for Assistant Chief of Staff (Planning and Development)

Parade & Ceremony

3rd July 20253rd July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 July 2025 – The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) held a formal handover ceremony today for the post of Assistant Chief of Staff for Planning and Development (AKS P&P) at Eagle Nest, RMAF Headquarters. The event was officiated by Deputy Chief of Air Force, Lieutenant General Dato’ Nur

General Dato’ Sri Haji Muhamad Norazlan Aris Appointed as 21st Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force

Parade & Ceremony

26th June 202527th June 2025

SUBANG, 26 June 2025 – A historic moment unfolded for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) today as Lieutenant General Dato’ Sri Haji Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris TUDM was officially appointed as the 21st Chief of Air Force, succeeding General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan

RMAF Chief of Air Force Pays Courtesy Call on Army Chief Ahead of Retirement

Parade & Ceremony

20th June 202521st June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 June 2025 – Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, paid a courtesy call to Malaysian Chief of Army, General Tan Sri Dato' Seri Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan, at the Army Headquarters today. The visit

First Day for Major General Dato’ Hj Norli Hisham Alwi as New Commander of Air Region 2

Parade & Ceremony

4th June 202510th June 2025

LABUAN, 4 June 2025 – Major General Dato’ Hj Norli Hisham bin Alwi RMAF officially began his tenure as the Commander of Air Region 2 (PANGWILUD 2), succeeding Major General Dato’ Ahmad Khusairi bin Ahmad Fadli RMAF, effective 1 June 2025. His arrival at the Air Region 2 Headquarters (MAWILUD 2)

Air Operations Commander Bids Farewell to MPOU Personnel in Final Gathering

Parade & Ceremony

29th May 202531st May 2025

SUBANG, 28 May 2025 – The Air Operations Commander, Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Shahada bin Ismail RMAF, met with personnel of the Air Operations Command Headquarters (MPOU) in a heartfelt farewell gathering held at the Air Warfare Centre Auditorium, Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The event marked the Commander’s final engagement