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    Korea KTX-II (T-50, TA-50, FA-50) program

    https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/exclusive-lockheed-exits-navy-trainer-aircraft-competition/ Lockheed Martin has decided not to pursue a competition for a new Navy training jet, the company told Breaking Defense. “Following formal notification to the U.S. Navy, Lockheed Martin has decided...
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    Korea KTX-II (T-50, TA-50, FA-50) program

    https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1388011476703649&set=pcb.1388014490036681 The Commander of the Royal Malaysian Air Force visited KAI to review the progress of the FA-50M program. The Royal Malaysian Air Force is expected to receive the first batch of six FA-50M aircraft by the end of...
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    Korea Gas-Turbine and Jet-Propulsion programs

    The assembly and initial test run of the main gearbox prototype have been completed. This has confirmed that it can be successfully integrated into the KUH system. It will now undergo evaluation to test targets for a 27% increase in power output, a 15% increase in maximum takeoff weight, and a...
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    Korea Foreign Defence Cooperation

    https://news.northropgrumman.com/partnerships/northrop-grumman-and-hanwha-sign-moa-to-collaborate-on-advanced-reactive-strike-capability?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign= Northrop Grumman and Hanwha Aerospace signed a MOA to collaborate on development of a first stage solid rocket booster...
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    Korea AIR DEFENCE PROGRAMS

    https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/12023983 LIG D&A Scores First Export Deal for K-SAAM Naval Surface-to-Air Missile, Worth Over 140 Billion Won in Malaysia LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A), formerly LIG Nex1, signed an export contract on the 22nd local time with the Ministry of Defence...
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    Korea KF-X/ IF-X (KF-21) program

    Here is a detailed article on the Korean Next-Generation Fighter Testbed development program.
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    Korea Featured Space Programs

    The fourth launch of GYUB has been postponed indefinitely because the Palau Tracking Station was damaged by a typhoon. The new launch date will be announced once the status of facility repairs has been assessed.
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    Korea KF-X/ IF-X (KF-21) program

    https://v.daum.net/v/20260420181235228 Hanwha Systems announced on the 20th that it has signed its first mass production contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the Electro-Optical Target Acquisition and Tracking System (EOTGP) to be installed on the KF-21. The contract is valued at...
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    Korea Gas-Turbine and Jet-Propulsion programs

    https://contents.premium.naver.com/jhst3103/sheldon/contents/260408123315034pt This is an image of the HAF4500 currently being developed by Hanwha. https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/hanwha-emerges-re-engine-option-lockheed-vectis It was actually mentioned in an article in...
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    Korea Tactical Missile & PGM programs

    https://nextgendefense.com/vbat-drone-lethal-muscle/ Here is the news that LIG DnA is partnering with Shield AI to integrate L-MDM into V-BAT. That was news from January. The L-MDM is a drone-mounted air-to-ground guided missile and a compact, lightweight weapon system currently under...
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    Korea Artillery programs

    They went and deleted the K9MH video. I really wonder how Hanwha manages their PR department. In any case, the Marine Corps unveiled the 120mm Mortar System Mounted on a Light Tactical Vehicle at its 77th anniversary ceremony today. This is a prototype I took last year. I didn't take it very...
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    Korea KF-X/ IF-X (KF-21) program

    https://defencehub.live/threads/general-rok-air-force-news-developments.1609/post-378428 Future next-generation fighters may well be based on this testbed. Of course, the KF-21 probably won’t remain merely a 4.5-generation fighter either, but we’ll have to wait for the Air Force to make a clear...
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    Korea KF-X/ IF-X (KF-21) program

    The video has been released. It doesn't move me the way it used to, but I'm still happy.
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    Korea KTX-II (T-50, TA-50, FA-50) program

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DXGWIYsjVKc/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The Lockheed Martin T-50A has been active at KEFD in recent weeks being chased by RAVN Hawk aircraft. The objective is unclear but most likely the jet trainer is being refined to meet the latest...
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    Korea Navy R.o.K Navy (and Marine Corps)

    A prototype of the KAAV-II unveiled at the 77th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps.
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    Korea KF-X/ IF-X (KF-21) program

    https://www.bizhankook.com/bk/article/32057 https://www.instagram.com/aero_typhoon/ It seems they didn't hold a public ceremony because there was such a short interval between the delivery of the first mass-production unit and its maiden flight. I'll wait for the videos and photos to be...
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    Korea KF-X/ IF-X (KF-21) program

    The maiden flight of the first production model will be unveiled soon.
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    Korea Tactical Missile & PGM programs

    The SAL seeker for the Poniard 70mm guided rocket currently under development. Although this system was originally designed for the Navy, the LAH will soon be fielded by the Army as well (with 12 units currently deployed at the Army Aviation School). Considering that the APKWS plays a key role...
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    Korea Tactical Missile & PGM programs

    https://www.bizhankook.com/bk/article/29955 250lbs class small modular missile currently under development by LIG D&A. It is similar in size to the SDB-II guided bomb from the U.S. company RTX or the Spear missile from the European firm MBDA. Its most notable features are its autonomous...

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