The upgrade works on these helicopters, reportedly worth RM 500 million would involved the installation of digital display system, advanced gear box as well as rotor blade. Works will be done by a local aerospace company.
The RMAF Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-29N/NUB Fulcrum replacement aircraft might be announced after the coming 13th General Election. 10 Mig-29N/NUB are currently in service with No 17/19 Skn at Kuantan AFB. The Government is currently studying the proposals of suitable candidates including Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Saab JAS-39 Gripen, Dassault Rafale as well as Eurofighter Typhoon.
The RMAF Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-29N/NUB Fulcrum replacement aircraft might be announced after the coming 13th General Election. 10 Mig-29N/NUB are currently in service with No 17/19 Skn at Kuantan AFB. The Government is currently studying the proposals of suitable candidates including Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Saab JAS-39 Gripen, Dassault Rafale as well as Eurofighter Typhoon.
A Eurofighter Typhoon during LIMA 2013. Aircraft parked below include F/A-18F Super Hornet, Dassault rafale and RMAF Mig-29N
Nevertheless, local aerospace industries will benefit from various cooperation program which include transfer of technology through the acquisition of the new MRCA which will replace the Mig-29N/NUB.
The condition shall be adhere to so that to ensure that Malaysia would not only be as a mere operator of the aircraft but also as an industrial partner.
source Malaysia Flying Herald
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