Aircraft
New Malaysian Government Reveals Su-30MKM Readiness Woes
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is facing a fighter shortage as its Su-30MKM 'Flankers' require a 10-year check
The RMAF's 11 Squadron received 18 Su-30MKMs between 2007 and 2009. (photo: Chen Chuanren)
The RMAF's 11 Squadron received 18 Su-30MKMs between 2007 and 2009. (photo: Chen Chuanren)

Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamad Sabu of the new Pakatan Harapan-led government revealed to his parliament on July 31 that only four of the 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKMs of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) 11 Squadron are airworthy. He added that the previous administration had terminated the original maintenance contracts, and the new government is looking at engaging local contractors.