August 1, 2002 at 2:18 pm
It’s official now (at least from various observer point of views)-RMAF is one step closer to announced the winner for their MRCA needs.
Collin Powell met with Dr.Mahathir and relayed Washington willingness to accomodate most of Malaysia demands.He also met with others official during the short visit to Kuala Lumpur.
General Electric -also have moved their regional office from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur last week in order to served the RMAF future needs better.
If the deal comes through -both version will be bought by the RMAF in order to create 2 MRCA sqn.A few other commercial and political supports measures need to be address by US/Boieng before Malaysia make the official announcement.When?Soon enough for the aircraft to be deliver by 2005/2006.