Malaysia is expected to receive its first batch of KAI FA-50 LCA in 2026. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a USD920 million deal with Malaysia's Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to supply 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA).

The announcement, which was made on 24 February, comprises an improved variant of the FA-50 aircraft.

Janes previously reported that this is the FA-50 Block 20 aircraft. According to KAI, the aircraft will have an “aerial refuelling function and armed expansion, in line with customer demands”. The Block 20 can also integrate the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), 500 lb GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs, and the AGM-65 Maverick missile. The aircraft also has a Link 16 Block 2 upgrade.

The company said that the initial delivery is scheduled to take place in 2026.

Malaysia is expected to receive its first batch of KAI FA-50 LCA in 2026. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a USD920 million deal with Malaysia's Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to supply 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA).

The announcement, which was made on 24 February, comprises an improved variant of the FA-50 aircraft.

Janes previously reported that this is the FA-50 Block 20 aircraft. According to KAI, the aircraft will have an “aerial refuelling function and armed expansion, in line with customer demands”. The Block 20 can also integrate the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), 500 lb GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs, and the AGM-65 Maverick missile. The aircraft also has a Link 16 Block 2 upgrade.

The company said that the initial delivery is scheduled to take place in 2026.

Malaysia is expected to receive its first batch of KAI FA-50 LCA in 2026. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a USD920 million deal with Malaysia's Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to supply 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA).

The announcement, which was made on 24 February, comprises an improved variant of the FA-50 aircraft.

Janes previously reported that this is the FA-50 Block 20 aircraft. According to KAI, the aircraft will have an “aerial refuelling function and armed expansion, in line with customer demands”. The Block 20 can also integrate the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), 500 lb GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs, and the AGM-65 Maverick missile. The aircraft also has a Link 16 Block 2 upgrade.

The company said that the initial delivery is scheduled to take place in 2026.

Malaysia is expected to receive its first batch of KAI FA-50 LCA in 2026. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a USD920 million deal with Malaysia's Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to supply 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA).

The announcement, which was made on 24 February, comprises an improved variant of the FA-50 aircraft.

Janes previously reported that this is the FA-50 Block 20 aircraft. According to KAI, the aircraft will have an “aerial refuelling function and armed expansion, in line with customer demands”. The Block 20 can also integrate the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), 500 lb GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs, and the AGM-65 Maverick missile. The aircraft also has a Link 16 Block 2 upgrade.

The company said that the initial delivery is scheduled to take place in 2026.

Malaysia is expected to receive its first batch of KAI FA-50 LCA in 2026. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a USD920 million deal with Malaysia's Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to supply 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA).

The announcement, which was made on 24 February, comprises an improved variant of the FA-50 aircraft.

Janes previously reported that this is the FA-50 Block 20 aircraft. According to KAI, the aircraft will have an “aerial refuelling function and armed expansion, in line with customer demands”. The Block 20 can also integrate the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), 500 lb GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs, and the AGM-65 Maverick missile. The aircraft also has a Link 16 Block 2 upgrade.

The company said that the initial delivery is scheduled to take place in 2026.

Malaysia is expected to receive its first batch of KAI FA-50 LCA in 2026. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a USD920 million deal with Malaysia's Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to supply 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA).

The announcement, which was made on 24 February, comprises an improved variant of the FA-50 aircraft.

Janes previously reported that this is the FA-50 Block 20 aircraft. According to KAI, the aircraft will have an “aerial refuelling function and armed expansion, in line with customer demands”. The Block 20 can also integrate the Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), 500 lb GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs, and the AGM-65 Maverick missile. The aircraft also has a Link 16 Block 2 upgrade.

The company said that the initial delivery is scheduled to take place in 2026.