Malaysia Seeks New Fighters, AEW and Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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Malaysia has released requests for information (RFIs) for up to 40 new fighters and two airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft as part of its five-year national defence plan. The fighters are required to replace its F-5E/Fs and MIG-29s. A decision was recently made to replace the latter by the end of 2010. Meanwhile, a head-to-head contest for the AEW requirement is likely between Northrop Grumman and Saab with their E-2C Hawkeye and an Erieye radar-equipped platform respectively. It is also po...
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