Malaysia Needs LCA Aircraft, As Part of Modernization Plan

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Jakartagreater.com. Malaysia is seeking to acquire lightweight multi-role warplanes as part of a broader plan to better match its combat capabilities in the face of current and future threats, an air force official (Malaysia-ed) said on Nov. 7, 2017 released by Janes.com.

Speaking at the Chatham House rule, the official said the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) procurement program is looking for single and supersonic-powered platforms to add BAE Systems Hawk's single-seat fleet and twin-engined Boeing F / A-18D Hornet and Sukhoi Su -30 'Flanker'.

"The Royal Malaysian Air Force [RMAF] is measuring its capabilities over the next 15 years, and how best to meet our needs," the official added, "As part of our future capacity plan we see a new [LCA] will have complete air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities. "

The official noted that Malaysia's traditional approach to acquiring large double-engine and dual-seater spacecraft due to its large maritime territory is now too costly given the economic downturn caused by falling international oil prices. "We can not do this now because of our economic situation and now we have to find something cheaper to buy and operate." In addition to air protection and ground attack aircraft, the LCA must also act as a lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) and must be ready to operate around the year 2021/22.

Although the official said that all options are currently being considered, he notes a preference for the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50 Golden Eagle / FA-50 Fighting Eagle which has been operated by neighboring countries and Republic of Korea.

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