# Malaysia FA-50M fighter jet procurement > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysia-fa-50m-fighter-jet-procurement > Updated: 2026-11-02T06:56:34.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. Malaysia has received its first two KAI FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries. The jets arrived at Kuantan Air Base via an air ferry route that included stops in Jeju, the Philippines, and Labuan. These aircraft are part of an 18 unit contract valued at approximately US$920 million (1.2 trillion won) signed in 2023. The FA-50M is an upgraded export version featuring Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, Sniper Pod targeting equipment, and aerial refueling compatibility. The fleet is intended to replace the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s Hawk fleet by 2028, specifically supporting No. 15 Squadron in lead in fighter training and light combat missions. The two initial jets are scheduled to undergo final acceptance tests before an official handover ceremony, which is expected to take place in mid November. Under the delivery schedule, six jets are expected by April 2027, with the remaining aircraft arriving through early 2028. KAI intends to use this delivery to expand its Performance Based Logistics business and as a potential stepping stone for future sales of the KF-21 fighter jet to Malaysia. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: KAI delivers first two FA-50M fighter jets to Malaysia KAI has delivered the first two FA-50M light combat aircraft to Malaysia, fulfilling the initial stage of an 18-unit contract to modernize the Malaysian Air Force. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kai-delivers-first-two-fa-50m-fighter-jets-to-malaysia ### 2026-10-31: Malaysia receives first two KAI FA-50M fighter jets Malaysia has received its first two KAI FA-50M fighter jets from South Korea, marking the start of an 18-jet order to replace the Royal Malaysian Air Force's aging Hawk fleet. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-receives-first-two-kai-fa-50m-fighter-jets ### 2026-10-29: Malaysia to receive first two FA-50M fighter jets on October 30 Malaysia will receive its first two FA-50M fighter jets from South Korea on October 30 at Kuantan Air Base, starting a 18-aircraft delivery program. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-to-receive-first-two-fa-50m-fighter-jets-on-october-30 --- Cite as: Malaysia FA-50M fighter jet procurement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malaysia-fa-50m-fighter-jet-procurement