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KAI launches LUH Equipped with Loitering Munition
Air Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

KAI launches LUH Equipped with Loitering Munition

KAI unveiled a new helicopter variant at DX Korea 2022 for the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA). The expo was held in Seoul on September 21-25

KAI Unveiled the aircraft carrier design of the KF-21N
Navy / Maritime Air Expo and Air Show

KAI Unveiled the aircraft carrier design of the KF-21N

KAI has unveiled the naval version of the KF-21 fighter jet, the KF-21N (Naval). The aircraft model is displayed at the Korea Defence Industry Exhibition 2022.

Poland buys K2 Black Panther MBT, K9 Thunder SPH and FA-50 Fighting Eagle light fighter jets from ROK
Land Air

Poland buys K2 Black Panther MBT, K9 Thunder SPH and FA-50 Fighting Eagle light fighter jets from ROK

Polish Defence Minister announced that they are negotiating with the ROK to purchase 180 K2 Black Panther, 120 K9 Thunder SPH and 48 FA-50 Fighting Eagle Jets.

​The ROK's KF-21 Performs its Maiden Flight
Air

​The ROK's KF-21 Performs its Maiden Flight

The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae stealth fighter took its first flight on July 19, marking a significant milestone for the Republic of Korea's (ROK) defence sector and making it the first country other than China, Russia, or the United States to achieve such a milestone. The test establishes the ROK as the world's eighth country to have developed supersonic fighter jets.

PAF may acquire further FA-50 aircraft
Air

PAF may acquire further FA-50 aircraft

After having 12 FA-50 Fighting Eagle jets from the KAI for PHP18.9 billion, the Philippines is considering adding this jet capable of flying up to Mach 1.5.

KAI Unveils Electric Trainer Concept
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

KAI Unveils Electric Trainer Concept

Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) introduced the “Black Kite” Next-Generation Basic Trainer concept at the ADEX 2021 defence and aerospace show.

Israels Expands Loitering Munitions Towards Asia
Ammunition Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Israels Expands Loitering Munitions Towards Asia

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a MoU on Oct. 20 on a loitering munitions program during ADEX 2021.

Turkish Air Force KT-1T Crashes In The Sea
Air

Turkish Air Force KT-1T Crashes In The Sea

Turkish Defence Ministry announced that a KT-1 aircraft crashed into the sea during a training flight near the coastal town Foça, İzmir.