Aviation and space news
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August 4, 2026
Work anticipates potential interest from South Korean procurement agency. Archer Aviation and Korean Air have teamed up to convert the US company’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing…
August 3, 2026
Construction of South Korea's new KDDX destroyer has officially entered a new stage after Hanwha Ocean signed the contract to develop the detailed design and build the…
Beating 12 ships, South Korean Navy frigate Daejeon won the naval gunnery competition at RIMPAC 2026
After a standout performance during the multinational RIMPAC 2026 exercise, the South Korean Navy frigate Daejeon was named the top unit in the…
August 2, 2026
South Korea has reached a historic milestone in its defense industry by officially completing development of the supersonic KF-21 Boramae fighter. The end of the development phase was…
August 1, 2026
Troops from the Republic of Korea Navy's Special Operations Group recently drilled in multi-domain operations alongside the Royal Marines Commandos of the British…
July 31, 2026
South Korea has reached a historic milestone in its defense industry by officially completing development of the fighter
South Korean company DAPA has officially signed the main contract with Hanwha Ocean for the detailed design and construction
July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026 – South Korean SATCOM specialist Global Konet Co., Ltd. and the K-Aviation Division of Hanseo University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 29, 2026, to […]
July 28, 2026
The Republic of Korea is accelerating the strengthening of its electronic warfare capabilities with the acquisition of two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft, which will be converted into platforms…
Development partner Indonesia is ordering significantly fewer jets than planned and no longer wants to produce them itself in future. Instead, Jakarta is increasingly buying from other manufacturers.
July 27, 2026
KAI expects a follow-on South Korean order for 80 additional KF-21s. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expects to deliver eight KF-21 fighters to South Korea’s air force by the end of 2026, as it…
July 23, 2026
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force flew together in tight formation… The post Australian F-35As, South Korean KF-16s fly together to mark 75-year friendship…
Korean Air has signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration, becoming the first airline from South Korea to join the… The post Korean Air signs Buckingham Palace Declaration to fight wildlife…
July 22, 2026
Showcasing the capability to disrupt enemy electromagnetic signals from a distance, the Global 6500 will be deployed in a Stand Off Jammer (SOJ) mission.
July 16, 2026
South Korea’s procurement of electronic warfare (EW) aircraft – specifically designed for standoff jamming – is proceeding apace, with Bombardier Defense announcing on 14 July that it had signed a…
July 14, 2026
South Korea has selected the Bombardier Global 6500 as the platform for a new pair of electronic warfare… The post South Korea chooses Bombardier Global 6500s for electronic warfare missions…
July 6, 2026
Officials in Jakarta are also considering fighter options other than the South Korean-made jets.
