Hanwha Builds a New Factory to Manufacture KF-21's Engine
Hanwha Aerospace will locally manufacture GE AerospaceF414-GE-400 engines for KF-21 Boramae 4.5-generation aircraft.
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Engine and Transmission
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
ROK Starts KF- 21 Boramae Mass Production in 2024
ROK defence budget has received a green light from the parliament. The new budget foresees increased expenditure, which covers KF- 21 mass production.
Air
ROK Inks Deal for the Second Batch of LAH Helicopters
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has signed a $1.1 billion agreement with KAI for the second batch of LAH lightweight attack helicopters.
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.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Logistics
KAI Designs MC-X Multirole Transport Aircraft
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) demonstrated its military transport aircraft model, MC-X, at the Seoul ADEX 2023 exhibition.
Weapon / Missile
Korea to use MBDA’s Mistral ATAM Missiles at KMAH
KAI awarded MBDA a contract to integrate the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system on the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH).
Air
Investment
UAE on-Boards the KF-21 Program
United Arab Emirates joined the KF-21 Boramae program by paying Indonesia’s share and financing the project.
Air
ROK Starts KF-21 Boramae’s Serial Production in 2024
The sixth prototype of KF-21 Boramae made its maiden flight, and KAI plans to start serial production in 2024.
Air
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.
Air
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.
Air
Indonesia’s KF-21 prototype made its first flight
KAI’s fifth KF-21 Boramae prototype jet completed its maiden flight on May 16, 2023. The fighter will belong to Indonesia.
