Against China, Indonesian neighbor Borong 33 Fuight Jet F/A-18 US fighter, but was used to use Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur – The United States (USA) approved the purchase of 33 Jet F/A-18C/D Hornet by fighter Malaysia To strengthen the ability of air in the South China Sea. This is part of the strategy of the neighboring country of Indonesia in the field of construction prevention in a “secret”, while maintaining good relations with China.

The head of the military-air forces of Malaysia (RMAF) Tan Sri Asgar Han Goriman Khan confirmed that Washington agreed to receive up to 33 fighters of F/A-18C/D Hornet fighters. Dozens of fighters used by Kuwait.

The Washington Step, which requires the approval of the Congress on the basis of the US Law on Control over the export of weapons, appeared after many years of negotiations that began in 2017. Deputy Minister of Defense of Malaysia Adley Zakhari said that the agreement should be completed this year.

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Abdul Rahman Jacob, a researcher of the South -East Asia, Lawy Institute, said that the purchase of a fighter would significantly strengthen the possibilities of Malaysia Air Defense.

“This is important in East Malaysia, where the Malaysian energy block is located in the South China Sea, not far from Saravak,” Rahman said how he was quoted South Chinese morning postSunday (07/13/2025).

According to him, in the event of deployment in East Malaysia, Hornet Fighter Jets will complement the recently developed military -grade objects in Saravak and show the efforts of Kuala Lumpur to create a prevention system in the areas in which an increase in China’s activities was observed.

Last year, the Malaysian Air Force began to strengthen their capabilities of air supervision in East Malaysia by deploying an AN/TP77 radar, which was provided by the American radar GM400A. This radar with a long distance allows Malaysia to control the airspace over its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.

Rahman said that it is also expected that Washington would also support to ensure that the used Kuwait aircraft is always the last and strengthen awareness of the Marine Field of Southeast Asia.

“These projects reflect close partnerships with the United States in Malaysia, which, as a rule, are not widely known. It also reflects the policy of the government of Malaysia to positively involve China, secretly creating the protective capabilities of Malaysia, ”added Rahman.

According to Rahman, the current fleet of the Malaysia Air Force is inadequate to cover the Malaysian and Eastern Peninsula, noting that in 2021 the country could send only old hawks to disperse Chinese fighter aircraft that were seen in the direction of the Malaysian airspace.