Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)

KAI is putting its Surion Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) and the second prototype Light Attack Helicopter (LAH) through their paces in the Dubai skies.

Defense companies in Seoul showcase ability to counter low-altitude and long-range threats from North Korea.

A gun camera photo with the F-22 in sight appears in a PAF 5th Fighter Wing publication, with a caption describing the kill as having been made with a “Fox 2.”

South Korea is pursuing a new supersonic turbofan engine to power a fifth-generation fighter for the 2030s.

South Korea’s 4.5-generation fighter program is looking for external support after keeping the KF-21 flight test on track.

A transmission upgrade underway for the KUH-1 Surion may help pave the way to a high-speed helicopter in the 2030s.

Studies are underway to fulfill another unnamed customer's export requirements for the FA-50, according to a KAI update at the Seoul ADEX airshow.

Kang Goo-young, chief of KAI, says that interest in the KF-21 has increased after witnessing test results and on-time development progression.

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries have agreed to explore meeting the South Korean military requirement for 18 heavy-lift helicopters.

The Medium-Range Air-Launched Cruise Missile (MALCM)—designated KEPD 350K-2—will weigh around 2,000 lb., with range of 250 mi.

Hanwha Systems has unveiled a new active electronically scanned array radar designed for light combat aircraft, uncrewed combat aerial systems and helicopters.

Korea Aerospace Industries has selected Northrop Grumman’s Airborne Laser Mine Detection System for a new variant of the MUH-1 Marineon helicopter.

The contract marks a continuation of the growing collaboration between KAI and European missile manufacturer MBDA.

KAI revealed its development roadmap for the MC-X transport program at ADEX 2023, hinting at a "mothership" role to air-launch other platforms.

Arms exports topped $17.3 billion for South Korea in 2022, smashing the previous yearly record of $7 billion, set in 2021.

Thales will be responsible for "adapting, integrating and qualifying" the Scorpion helmet-mounted display onto KAI-manufactured Polish FA-50s.

South Korea’s biannual, national airshow kicks-off Oct. 17 to mark an extraordinary two years in the evolution of the national defense industry.

Speaking on Poland’s Radio dla Ciebie Sept. 14, Mariusz Błaszczak says the country still has a shortfall in combat aircraft.

Airbus Helicopters supplies the drive system and autopilot for South Korea's Light Armed Helicopter program, with KAI set to deliver the first aircraft in 2024.

Poland is acquiring Lockheed Martin Sniper targeting pods to equip its future fleet of Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 light combat aircraft.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is promoting its FA-50 light fighter’s long-term aftermarket program to the Polish Air Force.

The first two—part of an order of 12—of the Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 light attack aircraft arrived on July 8 after being airlifted into Poland.

After years of neglect, the service sees movement toward modernization.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Lockheed’s tanker engine choice; Iran claims it has hypersonic missile; Japan awards warship contract; Poland’s first FA-50.