Russia will pitch its MiG-35 jet for Malaysia’s light fighter aircraft procurement program, a field that could potentially include the Indian LCA Mk1A, Pakistani-Chinese JF-17, Dassault Rafale, Boeing F/A-18 and the F-16 Block 70/72.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) earlier this year to various manufacturers around the world for 18 brand new aircraft (Fighter Lead In Trainer-Light Combat Aircraft, or FLIR-LCA) to replace its fleet of ageing FA/18 and MiG-29 jets. A brief statement on the government’s tender web site said that the due date for replies is 22 September 2021.
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