SUBANG, August 12 — The French Air and Space Force, the German Air Force, and the Spanish Air and Space Force will make a significant stopover in Malaysia as part of their PACIFIC SKIES 2024 deployment. Scheduled for August 5-6, 2024, this operation will see over 20 aircraft, including 12 fighter jets and 11 transport and tanker aircraft, land at Subang Air Base.
This trilateral exercise aims to showcase air power, strengthen international cooperation, and support a stable and open Indo-Pacific region in compliance with international law. This stopover is notable for being the first joint deployment of its kind in Malaysia and highlights the deepening strategic partnerships between these European nations and Malaysia.
The visit will provide an opportunity to demonstrate interoperability between the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the European air forces, emphasizing mutual trust and collaborative efforts in regional security.
