Malaysia’s RM899 Million Maritime Patrol Aircraft Project Reaches 60% Completion in Italy

Technology

13th May 202513th May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 May 2025 — The construction of Malaysia’s two new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), worth RM899 million, has reached 60% completion in Turin, Italy. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed the progress during an official working visit to the Leonardo S.p.A. facility this week. These advanced ATR-72

Handover Ceremony for Assistant Chief of Staff Defence Planning

Parade & Ceremony

24th March 202524th March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 March 2025 – The Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters, Lieutenant General Dato' Azhan bin Hj Md Othman, officiated the Handover Ceremony for the position of Assistant Chief of Staff Defence Planning (AKS PP) between Major General Dato' Zulkifli bin Hj Hamid RMAF and

𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐅 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 (𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝟏) – 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘

MY ATM

21st March 202521st March 2025

BUTTERWORTH, 20 March, 2025 – A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held today to mark the commencement of the Malaysia-Australia Infrastructure Airfield Works Project (Stage 1) at RMAF Butterworth Airbase. Representing the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) was Base Commander Brigadier General Khairol Muzambi bin Salehin TUDM, while Wing Commander Belinda Edmunds

Exercise PARADISE CPX 12/25: STRENGTHENING THE AIR DEFENCE READINESS OF THE NATION

Ops & Training

11th March 202512th March 2025

SUBANG, March 10, 2025 – The Exercise PARADISE CPX 12/25 officially concluded today with a closing ceremony officiated by the Commander of the 1st Air Region, Major General Dato’ Mahadzer bin Amin TUDM. Also present at the event were the Commander of the 2nd Air Region, Major General Ahmad Khusairi

RMAF Showcases Readiness with Su-30MKM Interception and Force Down Operation

Ops & Training

7th February 20257th February 2025

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

Malaysian Chief of Defence Force Visits Kuantan Air Base

Parade & Ceremony

23rd January 202523rd January 2025

Kuantan, 23 January 2025 – The Kuantan Air Base (PU Kuantan) welcomed the Chief of Defence Force (PAT), General Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohammad bin Ab. Rahman, for an appreciation visit to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). Accompanying him was the Assistant Chief of Staff for Defence Planning, Major

Second AW139 Helicopter Arrives at Kuching Air Base to Strengthen Air Operations in East Malaysia

Technology

21st January 202529th January 2025

KUCHING, January 20, 2025 – The second AW139 helicopter (M104-05) has successfully arrived at Kuching Air Base for operations under the No. 3 Squadron detachment. This AW139 helicopter is part of the mobility assets utilized by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under a leasing arrangement with the Government Operate,

Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force Honoured with Prestigious Indonesian Award

Defence Relations

7th December 20247th December 2024

JAKARTA, 6 December 2024 – General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), received a resounding welcome during the Senior Officer Bilateral Engagement (SOBE) programme between the Tentera Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU) and RMAF. The programme, held from

NCO Professional Development and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEEs) in Kuala Lumpur

Defence Relations

5th December 20245th December 2024

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

Malaysia’s Strategic Move to Acquire Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Jets: A Step in RMAF Modernisation

25th October 202426th October 2024

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.