ROK to Double FA-50 Fighting Eagle Production
In 2024, KAI intends to increase FA-50 Fighting Eagle Light Fighter Jet production by doubling its production lines.
In 2024, KAI intends to increase FA-50 Fighting Eagle Light Fighter Jet production by doubling its production lines.
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has reportedly selected Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to design the Arsenal Ship Next-Generation.
The KF-21's weapon separation testing is still ongoing. For the first time, the Boramae launched an AIM-2000 infra-red-guided air-to-air missile (IRIS-T).
Malaysian Defence Minister confirmed that the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) would be getting the latest version of the KAI FA-50 – the Block 20.
ROK sole aircraft manufacturer KAI, announced a $920 million contract to sell 18 fighter jets to Malaysia, with the first due for delivery in 2026.
The fourth prototype of KAI's KF-21 Boramae fighter, with the first tandem-seat version, tail number 004, performed its maiden flight.
A state of emergency was declared in the region due to two major earthquakes in Turkiye on February 6, 2023, which affected ten provinces. Death toll from earthquake rises to 6,957 with 38,224 injured Turkiye. The World Health Organisation declared a “Level 3 Emergency”. Level 3 stands for the highest emergency, WHO’s agency-wide assets are called upon to be mobilised.
The Deputy Minister of Defence of Indonesia attended a Coordination Meeting for the Follow-up Discussion of Payments for KF-21/Boramae/IF-X aircraft.
According to Korea based dongA.com, a local company will export its 1,500-horsepower automatic transmission for the Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank.
The KF-21 Boramae, the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) first domestically developed fighter jet, reached supersonic speed for the first time.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will build eight prototypes of 4.5 KF-21 Boramae multirole fighter jets. Six will fly, and two will remain on the ground for tests.
The Republic of Korea (ROK) continues to KF-21 Boramae project at full speed. The third prototype of the aircraft has conducted its maiden flight.
The Republic of Korean Navy (ROKN) decommissioned several warships on December 30 2022.
DAPA has signed a contract with KAI to research and develop efforts for airborne mine countermeasures systems.