Mindef submits report on procurement of 36 light combat aircraft

The Defence Ministry has submitted a report on the procurement of 36 light combat aircraft (LCA) for the Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to the Finance Ministry for further action.

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (above) said the physical assessment and price negotiation for the proposed acquisition had been completed, and the ministry was currently awaiting a decision from the MOF.

"We definitely need the LCA, and I believe there...