KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is expected to receive six MD530G helicopters in stages beginning from June next year, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Without providing further details, Ismail Sabri who is also Senior Defence Minister said, however, the assets would need to undergo
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Malaysia Looking to Lease Helicopters to Replace Grounded Nuris
Malaysia is looking to lease helicopters to replace its fleet of grounded Sikorsky S-61 Sea King medium-lift transport helicopters. Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu told the Malaysian parliament on 27 November that the ministry was expediting the leasing process, describing it as a stop-gap measure before the purchase of new helicopters. Royal Malaysian
RMAF CoAF Visited the Nuri Emergency Landing Site
RMAF Nuri Helicopter executed Emergency Landing
Kuala Lumpur, 4 August 2019 - An RMAF Nuri helicopter made an emergency landing in the vicinity of Gubir Camp, Kedah at around 3pm today. The helicopter, based in Butterworth Air Base, was carrying four crew members and 11 Malaysian Army personnel on a resupply mission. Read Also: RMN Fennec Helicopter