C-130J Hercules

Defence Contract

The Joneses…Oz Buying New 20 Hercules Js

24 July 2023 Marhalim Abas 23

SHAH ALAM: Australia is replacing its existing fleet of RAAF Hercules C-130J airlifters with the purchase of newer aircraft at a cost AUD$9.8 billion (US$6.6 billion/RM30 billion), the government announced on July 24. Deliveries of the new aircraft will start in 2027. RAAF currently operates 12 C-130Js which were delivered […]

Asean and Malaysia

Keeping Up With The Joneses Part 2

18 November 2021 Marhalim Abas 9

SHAH ALAM: Indonesia has become the third nation in Asia to operate the the Airbus A400M airlifter – after Malaysia – after it signed a contract for two aircraft today. Indonesia also signed the LOI for another four A400Ms. The order and LOI was announced today on the last day […]