THE Defence Ministry is in discussions to identify new assets to replace the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) Nuri helicopters.
Minister Mohamad Sabu said once the ministry-level talks conclude, proposals will be presented to the cabinet.
“Suggestions for the Nuri replacement are still being discussed at the ministry level, and (the proposals) will be presented to the cabinet later.
“We (ministry) have the allocation. For the initial stage, (helicopter operations) through a lease are possible,” he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur today.
On Tuesday, RMAF chief General Ackbal Abdul Samad said 12 of the force’s Nuri helicopters have been grounded and their services discontinued due to high maintenance costs.
He said several types of aircraft have been identified to replace the Nuri. – Bernama, January 10, 2020.
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