KF-21

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

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.

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced plans to develop an electronic warfare platform domestically.

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.

The news comes after Seoul scrapped plans for an F-35B-equipped light carrier.

The KAI KF-21 prototype reached Mach 1 for the first time since taking to the skies in July 2022.

As current fourth and fifth-generation fighters evolve and find new customers, attention is turning to next-generation efforts.

The Polish military prime is hoping to participate in the KAI KF-21 fighter program which could see development of a new variant.

Designated the KF-21N, the carrier-based variant of the fighter was revealed at DX Korea 2022.

Industry officials tout companies’ ability to customize products and provide reliable platform performance and supply chain assurance.