Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
KAI is a South Korean aerospace company engaged in the design and manufacture of military and civilian aircraft, including trainers, fighters, and helicopters.
Peruvian Firm SEMAN to Manufacture Parts for S.Korean KF-21 Jet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Peruvian aerospace company SEMAN, enabling local production of KF-21 components should Peru select the aircraft. KAI is positioning itself...
Disagreements Between Warsaw and Seoul Could Jeopardize FA-50 Fighter Sales to Poland
Polands plan to purchase 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea is reportedly being reconsidered, as technical challenges and cost hikes spark disputes over weapon system integration, putting the...
South Korea Slashes Indonesia's KF-21 Jet Contribution from $1.2B to $660M
After years of negotiations, South Korea has agreed to reduce Indonesia's contribution in the development of the KF-21 fighter jet from $1.2 billion to $660 million
Northrop Grumman, Genohco to Collaborate on S. Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter Program
Northrop Grumman and Genohco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 8, regarding the Republic of Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program. The agreement supports Northrop Grumman's industrial cooperation with...
South Korea's DAPA Signs First Asia-NATO Airworthiness Certification Agreement
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed an airworthiness certification certificate with NATO in Washington D.C
South Korea Commences Mass Production of KF-21 Fighter Jet
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) convened the first mass production commencement meeting for the KF-21, South Korea's first domestically developed fighter jet, on July 10. The
Korea Aerospace Secures $1.41B to Ramp Up Production of KF-21 Boramae Fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has officially sealed an agreement with the South Korean government for the mass production of the country's homegrown fighter aircraft, the KF-21. Under the terms of the...
South Korea Completes Deployment of Locally-Built Surion Utility Helicopter to Army
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Monday the operational deployment of the domestically manufactured KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter to the Army. This deployment comes more than a decade...
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KAI Looks To East-South Asia, Middle East, Africa and South America For...
Helsing Acquires Blue Ocean to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Capabilities
European defence firm Helsing has announced the acquisition of Blue Ocean, an ocean technology company known for designing and operating autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
Russian Yak-130M Combat Trainer Ready for Ground Testing
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) today announced that the first prototype of the Yak-130M combat trainer has been built at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant
1,152 Israeli Soldiers Killed Since Gaza Incident of October 7, 2023
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that 1,152 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the Gaza conflict began on October 7, 2023
U.K. Signs $797M Defense Deals with India for Missiles, Warship Engines
The United Kingdom and India have signed defense contracts worth £600 million ($797 million) during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India on October 9
Frozen Russian Assets Pay for Rheinmetall’s Supply of Skyranger 35 Air Defense System to Ukraine
Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with further Skyranger 35 air defence systems based on the Leopard 1chassis
Latest Chinese GJ-11 "Sharp Sword" Drone Seen at an Air Base in...
North Korea Reveals Hwasong-20 ICBM Capable of Reaching U.S. Mainland
Denmark Allocates $4.5B to Buy 16 Additional F-35 Fighter Jets
Russia Sanctions French Automaker Renault for Producing Drones for Ukraine
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...