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The Aviationist

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U.S. KC-135 Refuels RMAF Sukhoi Su-30s In Historic First

This marks the first publicly acknowledged instance of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker refueling a Russian-made Su-30MKM aircraft.

Story: theaviationist.com/2024/11/13/u...

U.S. KC-135 Refuels RMAF Sukhoi Su-30 Fighters In Historic First

This marks the first publicly acknowledged instance of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker refueling a Russian-made Su-30MKM aircraft. A KC-135 Stratotanker

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November 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Sarawak Daily

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RMAF SARMC Course participants visited MRSC Kuantan to gain hands-on exposure to maritime search and rescue operations. The visit strengthened cooperation between Maritim Malaysia and the RMAF.

Full Details: sarawakdaily.com/rmaf-course-...

#Kuantan #Malaysia #SarawakDaily #KuchingKing

July 13, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Alert5

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RMAF Hawk 208 incident at WMKA today. Runway closed till 2230 local time. Credit: Orang Awam.

May 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Nick Jennings

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As well as the RMAF contribution to the Marrakech Airshow, both the Royal Moroccan Navy and Gendarmerie had aircraft on static display. The 747 was the VIP transport for the Moroccan Prime Minister who attended the show.

November 6, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Alert5

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RMAF Su-30MKM Jalur Gemilang. Credit: refer to watermarks

May 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM

The Defence Blog

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Malaysia to inspect Kuwait’s retired F/A-18 Hornets

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Malaysia to inspect Kuwait’s retired F/A-18 Hornets

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will dispatch a team to Kuwait in September to evaluate 38 retired F/A-18 Legacy Hornet fighter jets as part of a possible acquisition program, according to Malays...

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July 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM

F-16.net

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U.S. approves sales for AIM-120C-8 missiles and GBU-39B guided bombs for Morocco’s future F-16 Block 72 fighters Details: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

🏷️ #f16 #rmaf #morocco #f16block72

RMAF F-16C block 52 #08-8006 with its two-tone beige color scheme and a gray underside is unique to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. [Photo by Lockheed Martin]

December 23, 2024 at 1:04 PM

Sarawak Daily

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Royal Malaysian Air Force took part in 2026 National Day celebrations at Putrajaya, with an air show showcasing its air assets and highlighting the role of the RMAF in maintaining national airspace security.

👉 sarawakdaily.com/rmaf-air-sho...

#Malaysia #SarawakDaily #KuchingKing

August 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM

The Defence Blog

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Deal not dead: Malaysia still assessing Kuwaiti F/A-18s

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Deal not dead: Malaysia still assessing Kuwaiti F/A-18s

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is continuing its evaluation process before making a final decision on whether to acquire surplus F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait, despite reports claiming ...

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August 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM

FSG Gruppen 🇲🇾🇺🇦

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I have an idea on how boost #RMAF aircraft procurement. We should donate our retired Mig-29s to Ukraine in return of discount for new Super Hornets.

We could really use more long range anti-ship capabilities

November 21, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Alert5

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The RAAF has once again sent two of its P-8A to Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base Butterworth. Flight tracking data from airplanes.live reveals that the two aircraft touched down in Malaysia on Nov. 23.

Two RAAF P-8As deploy to Malaysia for Operation Gateway - Alert 5

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has once again sent two of its P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base Butterworth. This deployment is part of Operation G...

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December 2, 2024 at 4:00 AM

Albert Lee

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I bought a decal sheet a short while back that had options for a Kuwaiti Hornet as an injoke over how much of an internal disaster the proposed sale to Malaysia was according to the RMAF guy I was talking to

if the aircraft depicted really is the tail responsible I'll finish it this year

March 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM

1981 / 1986 News

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[September 9th, 1986] Royal Malaysian Air Force F-5F (M29-15) and F-5E (M29-08) from RMAF No.12 Sqn "Scorpion"

September 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM

Roberto_yeager

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Unidades del #CVN70 #USSCarlVinson, #Lockheed F-35C del VFA-97 Warhawks, McDD F/A-18F #SuperHornet del VFA-2 Bounty Hunters y F/A-18E del VFA-113 Stingers junto a una pareja de #Sukhoi Su-30MKM #Flanker de la Royal Malaysian Air Force #RMAF #F35C #FA18E #FA18F #Su30 x.com/Roberto_yeag...

February 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM

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That's the only archival footage of the ENTIRE RMAF prior to annexation into the Greater German Reich in 1936!

October 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Alert5

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We now have the video of the RMAF F/A-18D crash at Kuantan air base. Apparently the F404 engine exploded on take off. Both crew members ejected. Source of video is unknown

August 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM

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August 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM

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October 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM

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20 RMAF officers face disciplinary action over camp scandal tied to yeye culture. A stark reminder that accountability must prevail in all institutions. Justice must be served. #RMAF #Accountability #Malaysia