FA-50 aircraft – The Defense Post

Oct- 2025 -

23 October

Air

FA-50 Fighting Eagles. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Hanwha Signs Deal With GE Aerospace for S. Korea Jet, Helicopter Engines

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to buy new engine kits for South Korea’s homegrown fighter aircraft and helicopters, according to local media.

22 October

Air

Korea Aerospace Industries TA-50 fighters

Giulia Bernacchi

South Korea, Malaysia Sign Military Aircraft Airworthiness Deal

South Korea and Malaysia have signed an agreement to mutually recognize the airworthiness certification of their military aircraft.

21 October

Air

PhantomStrike shown on a rendering of a T-50 aircraft, sister aircraft to the FA-50. Raytheon will provide the PhantomStrike radar to KAI’s FA-50 fleet.

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s FA-50 Jets Get First Raytheon PhantomStrike Radar

Raytheon has delivered the initial PhantomStrike radar to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for its proprietary FA-50 light combat aircraft.

Jun- 2025 -

4 June

Air

Philippine and South Korean FA-50 fighter jets

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Signs Deal for 12 Fighter Jets: S. Korea Manufacturer

The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 more FA-50 fighter jets, its South Korean manufacturer said Wednesday.

Apr- 2025 -

25 April

Air

Joe Saballa

S.Korea Eyes Bigger Arms Deal With Iraq Including Choppers, Jets, Air Defense

South Korea is looking to expand its defense footprint in the Middle East, pitching a broader package of military hardware to Iraq.

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Africa

Joe Saballa

Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft

An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft.

Jan- 2025 -

20 January

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