Hisham: Malaysia reviewing French proposal for Rafale fighter jets


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is reviewing a proposal from France to buy Rafale fighter jets but any decision would depend on how affordable the aircraft are, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (pic) said on Tuesday.

Malaysia, which wants to replace its fleet of Russian MiG-29 fighters, is said to be looking at the Rafale, Boeing's F/A-18, Swedish firm Saab's Gripen and the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Malaysia welcomes IRG findings, rejects Israel's accusations against UN staff
Copter tragedy: Malaysians continue to send condolences to families of victims
Perlis MB aware of son's arrest, leaves it to MACC to probe
Man sentenced to two months in prison for stealing women's underwear
Copter tragedy: Victim from Serian to be sent back for burial on April 25
Decision to prosecute 10 individuals linked to Israeli 'spy' to be announced in May
Issue of engaging an assessor to calculate revenue owed was not raised, says Fahmi
KKB by-election: Nga’s aide likely to be DAP’s candidate
Copter tragedy: Post mortem of victims completed, says Navy
Senior citizen wanted by police for hurling profanities at toll plaza employee

Others Also Read