French ‘Pegase23’ Mission Makes 3-Day Stopover In Malaysia From June 26

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Pégase23 mission of the French Air and Space Force is making a three-day stopover in Malaysia from Monday (June 26).

This major air mission encompasses 11 stopovers in 10 countries, with cooperation planned with 14 partnering air forces.

The aim is to deploy a large-scale presence from mainland France - 10 RAFALE combat aircraft, five Phénix A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) refuelling aircraft and four A400M Atlas transport aircraft, France Embassy in Malaysia said in a statement, Monday.

In Malaysia, four RAFALE, two MRTT and one A400M will be posted at Subang air base from June 26 to 28  where they will carry out trainings and then will return to France.

“France would like to thank the Malaysian authorities for welcoming this mission and for the joint exercises that will be carried out on this occasion.

“This mission illustrates the mutual trust between our two countries and the deep logistical synergy, sustained by the use of shared equipment,” it read.

Malaysia and France are long-standing partners that have been enjoying close cooperation in all areas since 1957.

-- BERNAMA