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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.

Poland’s first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light attack aircraft has been formally rolled out ahead of first deliveries next month.

The capital will support Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System, which inserts synthetic images of objects, such as aircraft, on a pilot's display.

Poland is to invest in airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft from Sweden, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak has revealed.

Dueling AESA options for the F/A-50 show how far the technology has come in a short amount of time, thanks to the advent of gallium nitride semiconductors.

The decision allows KAI to step up preparations for mass production ahead of 2026 when the aircraft is planned to enter service.

Raytheon's PhantomStrike was one of several AESA radar sets being considered for Poland’s future FA-50PL fleet being built by KAI.

A prototype of the ESR-500A AESA radar intended to replace the the FA-50 light fighter’s EL/M-2032 radar has been revealed by LIG Nex1 and KAI.

U.S. hypersonic facilities need cash; China’s X-37B returns; Poland warms to Korea’s KF-21; and fleet retirement optimism.

Polish defense prime Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa is eager to participate in South Korea’s KF-21 fighter program.

Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled two new series of autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems at the Republic of Korea Air Force Aerospace Conference in Seoul.

Slovakia has completed deliveries of its surplus Mikoyan MiG-29 combat aircraft to Ukraine, the country’s defense ministry has confirmed.

The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration says its KF-21 flight-test program has entered the weapon-release phase,

North Macedonia has confirmed it has joined Poland and Slovakia in supplying Soviet-era combat aircraft to Ukraine.

KAI has revived its plans to develop a single-seat variant of the FA-50 light fighter and unveiled a road map for the KF-21 Block 3.

Airborne testing for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter with an active electronically scanned array radar is underway.

Boeing and teammates Lockheed Martin and KAI are presenting their fighter trainer solutions to the Royal Australian Air Force.