Construction of 18 FA-50M jets on track, first delivery set for 2026, says Mohamed Khaled

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin sitting on FA-50 jet fighter during his visit to Korean Aerospace Industry. -Bernamapic

JINJU (SOUTH KOREA): Construction of the 18 FA-50M light fighter jets ordered by Malaysia has reached 39% and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to receive the first batch of these jets in 2026, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

He said all of these light fighter jets are being built according to schedule in South Korea.