Tag: RMAF

RMAF plans to replace C-130 aircraft in line with operational needs

SUBANG, JUNE 18 -- The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) plans to replace its existing C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in line with increasing operational needs and the aging of the asset. Air Force Chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said the planning was given special attention given that the earliest C-130 Hercules aircraft received by the RMAF is now 50 years old, while the youngest aircraft is 31 years old. Beliau berkata faktor peningkatan kos penyelenggaraan pesawat lama dan kelebihan teknologi serta kapasiti beban pada pesawat generasi baharu menjadikan penggantian C-130 satu keperluan, walaupun keupayaan model sedia ada itu telah terbukti. "Tugas TUDM akan menjadi lebih besar dan lebih mencabar, justeru kita memerlukan aset yang berkeupayaan untuk melaksanakan tugas tersebut,” katanya kepada pemberita ketika Perbarisan Hari Ulang Tahun Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia Ke-68, di sini, hari ini. TUDM ketika ini memiliki 10 pesawat C-130 Hercules yang terdiri daripada beberapa varian. Muhamad Norazlan berkata TUDM sedang menjalankan kajian bagi penggantian pesawat tempur pelbagai peranan dan penambahan pesawat tempur ringan (LCA) menjelang 2035 kerana aset sedia ada sekarang ini dijangka berdepan isu keusangan dan sokongan penyelenggaraan pada masa tersebut. Selain itu, katanya, TUDM belum membuat ketetapan sama ada pesawat generasi 4.5, kelima atau keenam yang akan dipilih kerana perolehan aset baharu perlu mengambil kira Dasar Pertahanan Negara yang bersifat defensif. Sementara itu, Muhamad Norazlan memaklumkan kesiapsiagaan TUDM bagi menerima pesawat tempur ringan FA-50 kini berada pada tahap 90 peratus dengan kemudahan infrastruktur di Pangkalan Udara Kuantan dijangka siap sepenuhnya menjelang Oktober ini. Katanya, enam juruterbang TUDM kini sedang mengikuti latihan penerbangan pesawat FA-50 di Gwangju Airbase, Korea Selatan bersama kumpulan sokongan teknikal dengan dua daripada mereka dijadualkan tamat latihan pada Oktober manakala baki empat lagi pada Disember ini. “Apabila mereka balik, sudah boleh mula terbang, kita hanya perlu menubuhkan skuadron dan menyediakan prosedur operasi standard (SOP) mengikut keperluan TUDM," katanya. Muhamad Norazlan berkata kehadiran FA-50 akan membolehkan TUDM melatih lebih ramai juruterbang secara tempatan sebelum mereka beralih kepada pesawat yang lebih canggih. Kementerian Pertahanan memeterai kontrak dengan Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) pada 2023 bagi pemerolehan 18 buah pesawat FA-50 dengan dua pesawat pertama dijangka diterima oleh pada Oktober ini, manakala selebihnya secara berperingkat. -- BERNAMA

SUBANG, JUNE 18 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) plans to replace its existing C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in line with increasing operational needs and the aging of the asset. Air Force Chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said the planning was given special attention given that the earliest C-130 Hercules aircraft received […]

NADMA Launches Cloud Seeding To Bolster Depleting Northern Dams

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 2026– Cloud Seeding Operations (OPA) began today in Kedah and Perlis in response to declining water levels at dams currently at alert and critical stages, said the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). NADMA, in a Facebook post today, said the operations were carried out on the recommendation of Prime Minister Datuk […]

PM Anwar Orders RMAF, JBPM To Intensify Cloud Seeding In Northern Peninsula

PUTRAJAYA, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot and dry weather. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the operations must be carried out urgently. “We are aware that northern Kedah, in particular, is experiencing a longer-than-usual dry spell, causing difficulties for farmers and padi growers. “As such, we have instructed the RMAF to intensify cloud seeding, and I have also asked JBPM, which has relatively smaller capacity, to continue the operations over the next few days,” he said at a press conference on the global supply crisis here today. Yesterday, Anwar also instructed the Meteorological Department to expedite similar operations in critically affected states, particularly Kedah and Perlis. He said the move is an urgent response to current weather conditions, adding that the use of drone technology should be explored to overcome logistical constraints and ensure smoother implementation of the operations. -- BERNAMA PUTRAJAYA, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot and dry weather. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the operations must be carried out urgently. “We are aware that northern Kedah, in particular, is experiencing a longer-than-usual dry spell, causing difficulties for farmers and padi growers. “As such, we have instructed the RMAF to intensify cloud seeding, and I have also asked JBPM, which has relatively smaller capacity, to continue the operations over the next few days,” he said at a press conference on the global supply crisis here today. Yesterday, Anwar also instructed the Meteorological Department to expedite similar operations in critically affected states, particularly Kedah and Perlis. He said the move is an urgent response to current weather conditions, adding that the use of drone technology should be explored to overcome logistical constraints and ensure smoother implementation of the operations. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, May 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot and dry weather. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the operations must be […]