Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a major 2.39 trillion-won ($1.76 billion) defense contract to strengthen the Republic of Korea Air Force. KAI announced that it had signed a deal,… Continue reading "South Korea Signs $1.76 Billion Deal for 20 More KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets"
In early June, the Philippine Department of National Defense signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to buy 12 more FA-50PH light attack aircraft. The government-to-government deal worth about… Continue reading "Philippines Signs $700 Million Deal for 12 More FA-50PH Jets from South Korea"
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) officials claim that the KF-21 production may start in 2024. The “Boramae” fleet of six jets will continue extensive tests throughout next… Continue reading "KF-21 Production To Begin This Year DAPA Officials Say"
Poland’s Armament Agency announced on December 29 that the Polish Air Force had received all 12 of its first batch of FA-50 light attack aircraft. The FA-50s are the first… Continue reading "Deliveries Of Poland’s First FA-50 Light Attack Jets Complete"
Korea Aerospace Industries announced on 24 February that it had officially signed a letter of agreement with the Malaysian government for the sale of 18 FA-50 light attack aircraft. The… Continue reading "FA-50 Triumphs In Malaysia’s Light Combat Aircraft Program"
Indonesia has reiterated its commitment to the KF-21 Boramae fighter under co-developed by South Korea and Indonesia. Indonesia’s deputy defense Muhammad Herindra visited Sacheon Air Base in South Korea on… Continue reading "Indonesia Reiterates Commitment To KF-21 Fighter Amidst Progress With Testing"
Slovakia’s outstanding requirement to replace its aging fleet of legacy L-39 trainers has entered a new phase today, becoming a three-way competition, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) throwing its hat… Continue reading "Competition for Slovakia’s Advanced Trainer Heats Up as KAI Pitches FA-50"
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense both indicated they will be seeking to add additional T-50TH and T-50i Golden Eagle lead-in fighter trainers (LIFT)… Continue reading "Indonesia and Thailand to Buy Korean T-50 Jet Trainer Aircraft"
Korea Aerospace Industries rolled out the first prototype KF-X in a ceremony at its Sacheon facility today. The first supersonic combat aircraft to be designed and built in Korea was… Continue reading "South Korea’s KF-X Officially Named The KF-21 Boramae"
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced that it plans for final assembly of its first prototype KF-X advanced multirole fighter to be completed in the second half of this year.… Continue reading "Assembly Of First KF-X Prototype To Be Completed In Second Half Of 2020"