TURIN (Italy): Malaysia is expected to receive its first Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Italian aerospace, defence and security company Leonardo by the end of 2026, with the second aircraft scheduled for delivery three months later, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic).
The Defence Minister said they are part of a procurement deal worth nearly RM900mil, finalised in 2023, to strengthen the country’s defence and maritime surveillance capabilities.
