Purchase of S. Korean fighter jets takes into account various factors, says Defence Ministry


ALOR GAJAH: The purchase of 18 FA-50 light attack aircraft for RM4.08bil from South Korea takes into account various factors, including the country's needs involving strategy and policy aspects as well as the Defence White Paper.

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said that the aspect of expertise in operating the aircraft as well as the country's current economy were also considered to ensure that the asset could be fully utilised by the national defence industry.

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