Malaysia has no plans to replace MiG-29, Sukhoi jets with newer models

Malaysia Defence Minister said any replacement and purchase for new fighter jets has to be looked at in the context of the country's present security and threats.
In stead of this Malaysia is looking more at the possibility of equipping the present fleet of Agusta with weapons or upgrading the Nuri helicopters.
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Malaysia has No Plan To Dispose Of Nuri Helicopters

The Malaysian Armed Forces is not planning to dispose of the 30 aging Sikorsky S-61A-4 Nuri helicopters which have served the Royal Air Force Malaysia Air Force (RMAF) for over 50 years.

Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin said it would be more economical and practical to refurbish the United States-made helicopters to assist the recently acquired EC725 Cougar helicopters.

He said Nuri services were still needed by the RMAF, particularly in utility tasks and aid missions despite taking delivery of 12 French-made EC725 Cougar helicopters by early next year.

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