RMAF suspends Hornet fighter jet operations immediately

NS RamliPublished: Aug 22, 2025 3:39 AM

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has decided to suspend all flight operations involving its F/A-18D Hornet fighter jets with immediate effect.

RMAF chief Norazlan Aris announced this during a special press conference at the Kuantan airbase in Pahang this morning.

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