PETALING JAYA, Jan 10 — The Ministry of Defence will continue the plan to purchase 18 light combat aircraft, said its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.“We want the current Cabinet to approve what was approved by the previous administration.
He said his ministry will also look at priorities and proposals to increase the assets of the Malaysian Armed Forces because it involves a large allocation.Commenting on preparations for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023 , Mohamad said Mindef had invited six countries to participate in the static and air shows.
According to him, the LIMA '23 exhibition also provided Mindef and the Malaysian Air Forces the opportunity to look at defence assets from abroad, in addition to meeting and having strategic defence diplomacy.