Korea Aerospace Industries
한국항공우주산업
National aircraft maker (KF-21, FA-50, helicopters, satellites).
Latest News
Indonesia's Commitment to KF-21 Fighter Jet Purchase Wavers
Indonesia's expected order of 16 KF-21 fighter jets worth roughly 3 trillion won is reportedly in doubt, casting a shadow over Korea Aerospace Industries' broader export ambitions for the aircraft.
KAI Eyes Follow-On KF-21 Order from Seoul as Indonesia Talks Continue
Korea Aerospace Industries expects to hand over eight KF-21 fighters to South Korea's air force by year-end and anticipates a second order for roughly 80 more jets, while negotiations with Indonesia over an additional purchase progress.
KAI Wins $64.5m Deal to Upgrade Philippine FA-50 Fighters
Korea Aerospace Industries has secured a 93 billion won ($64.5 million) contract to upgrade 11 FA-50PH light attack jets flown by the Philippine Air Force, deepening a defense partnership that stretches back more than a decade.
Hanwha Aerospace Lifts KAI Stake to 11.21% With ₩313.3 Billion in Two Weeks
Hanwha Aerospace has raised its group-level holding in Korea Aerospace Industries to 11.21% after spending about 313.3 billion won in two weeks, deepening speculation over a possible privatization of the country's only aircraft manufacturer.
Naver and KAI Join Forces to Build Sovereign Defense AI Platform
Naver, Naver Cloud and Korea Aerospace Industries signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a defense-focused AI platform. The partnership aims to build sovereign AI for drones, AI pilots and next-generation combat systems.
Race Heats Up to Become First Foreign Buyer of Korea's KF-21 Fighter
Indonesia, the UAE, the Philippines and Malaysia have emerged as the leading candidates to become the first export customer for Korea Aerospace Industries' KF-21 Boramae fighter as the jet moves toward service entry.
Hanwha Pours Additional 500 Billion Won to Lift KAI Stake to 15%
Hanwha Group is investing an extra 500 billion won to raise its holding in Korea Aerospace Industries to around 15%, tightening its grip on the country's aerospace and defense industry.
Timeline
- Indonesia's Commitment to KF-21 Fighter Jet Purchase Wavers
- KAI Eyes Follow-On KF-21 Order from Seoul as Indonesia Talks Continue
- KAI Wins $64.5m Deal to Upgrade Philippine FA-50 Fighters
- Hanwha Aerospace Lifts KAI Stake to 11.21% With ₩313.3 Billion in Two Weeks
- Naver and KAI Join Forces to Build Sovereign Defense AI Platform
- Race Heats Up to Become First Foreign Buyer of Korea's KF-21 Fighter
- Hanwha Pours Additional 500 Billion Won to Lift KAI Stake to 15%