ROK and UAE cement ties with KF-21 friendship flight
The Republic of Korea and the UAE showed that their defence connections were getting stronger by having key officials fly together in FA-50 and KF-21 planes.
FA-50 News
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Air
Weapon / Missile
KALCM Cruise Missile Separates from FA-50 LCA in Test
Following captive flight tests onboard the FA-50 LCA, ROK’s KALCM air-launched cruise missile separated and landed on the target point successfully.
Air
Malaysia Finalses Second-Hand F/A-18 Hornet Deal
The Malaysian Mod is expected to finalise the purchase of 30 ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter planes, which would serve as interim multi-role fighters.
Weapon / Missile
ROK-based LIG Nex1 Dropped from the Romanian V/SHORAD Tender
ROK-based LIG Nex1 was disqualified from Romania’s tender for new V/SHORAD systems due to “paperwork blunders” in filing a bidding initiation receipt.
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Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition
Polish sources have reported that continuing integration issues on the Republic of Korea’s FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) might lead to a cancellation.
Air
Iraq Shows Interest in JF-17 and Super Mushshak
Pakistan has issued an official statement regarding Iraq's interest in JF-17 Thunder fighters and Super Mushshak trainers.
Air
Peru to Acquire FA-50s and Join the KF-21 Boramae Program
The Peruvian government is reportedly negotiating with the ROK to acquire FA-50 light fighter jets to join the KF-21 Boramae program.
Air
KAI to Develop Single-Seater Variant of FA-50 LCA
ROK-based Hankyung reports that a single-seater variant of FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA) will be developed.
Air
Korean KAI Proposes FA-50 to the Royal Thai Air Force
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has offered to sell its FA-50 light attack aircraft to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
Air
Senegal May Have Eye on Four FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Senegal is said to be interested in acquiring the FA-50 Fighting Eagle light attack fighter jet made by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) from the ROK.
Air
Poland Displays the First Batch of FA-50GF Light Fighters
Poland displayed the first batch of KAI FA-50GF Fighting Eagle light fighters it received from Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI).
Air
Poland Received two more FA-50s from ROK
Poland received two FA-50s from the Republic of Korea (ROK). By the end of 2023, 12 units will be delivered to Warshaw Okecie.
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Expo and Air Show
Malaysia Signs FA-50 Contract
Malaysia signed a contract with Korean Aerospace Industries at LIMA to acquire 18 FA-50 with a USD920 million deal and 18 more to come.
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Investment
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.
Weapon / Missile
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Sniper for Poland’s FA-50 fighters
Poland will get 34 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for FA-50 fighters that will be procured from the Republic of Korea.
Air
Block 20 FA-50 For RMAF
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.
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