체급 차 넘을까…한국 FA-50, 멕시코 전투기 사업서 미국 F-16에 도전장 고등훈련기를 기반으로 개발된 한국의 경전투기 FA-50이 멕시코 전투기 도입 사업에서 록히드마틴의 F-16과 경쟁할 예정이다 2026.10.14
Korea's FA-50 looks to punch above its weight as it challenges U.S.'s F-16 for Mexico contract The KAI’s light fighter is among four contenders to replace Mexico's aging F-5 fleet, with both cost and U.S. political considerations shaping the race. 2026.10.2
Putting the pieces together Researchers unite the Nuri rocket's first and second stages with its third stage at the Naro Space Center of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute in Goheung County, South Jeolla, on Sept. 29. 2026.9.30
Drone demonstration crashes undermine trust in K-defense (KOR) Repeated failures at a defense exhibition underscore the need for rigorous testing before Korea promotes its drone capabilities abroad. 2026.9.18
Drone demonstration crashes undermine trust in K-defense Repeated failures at a defense exhibition underscore the need for rigorous testing before Korea promotes its drone capabilities abroad. 2026.9.17
Hanwha Group surpasses 15 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries Fifteen percent is the threshold at which a conglomerate buying into a publicly listed company must file for an antitrust review with the Fair Trade Commission (FTC). 2026.8.10
Indonesia likely to buy fewer KF-21 jets as it retreats from joint program with Korea Jakarta is dropping local production of the Boramae fighter as the two sides weigh a smaller direct purchase amid shifting defense priorities. 2026.7.21
KAI completes six more T-50i trainer deliveries Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) delivered six additional T-50i trainers to Indonesia, expanding its fleet to 22 and deepening bilateral defense aviation ties. 2026.7.16
Korea’s KF-21 jostles with Russian, European rivals for fighter jet deals Malaysia is weighing the purchase of up to 30 Boramae fighter jets as Korea’s homegrown aircraft, looking for its first export order, also draws interest from the UAE, Indonesia and the Philippines. 2026.6.30
Hanwha Aerospace to boost KAI stake to 10 percent The 500 billion won share purchase deepens Hanwha Aerospace’s partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries as the two expand cooperation in fighter jets and broader defense projects. 2026.6.16
