South Korea signs contract for Meteor missiles to equip KF-21 fighter jets
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administration has signed a contract with European missile manufacturer MBDA for the supply of Meteor air-to-air missiles.
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Hanwha Aerospace signs contract to supply engines for KF-21 fighter
Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with the Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to supply the first mass production engines for the KF-21.
KF-21 accomplished first successful firing of IRIS-T air-to-air missile
Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile (AIM-2000) has been fired for the first time as guided missile from KAI’s KF-21.
South Korea successfully tests Meteor missile from KF-21 Boramae aircraft
On May 8, the South Korean Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) conducted a successful test of the Meteor long-range air-to-air missile from the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.
Diehl Defence and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) intensify their cooperation
Diehl Defence and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purpose of intensifying their integration and marketing efforts.
Diehl Defence establishes cooperation with Korean industry for KF-21 programme
Diehl Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LIG Nex1, a major Korean defence contractor for missile systems and defence products.
ADEX 2023: MBDA highlights Meteor air-to-air missile
At the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2023, MBDA is showcasing its Meteor missile on KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft.
ADEX 2023: Diehl Defence supports KF-21 Boramae fighter programme
On the occasion of the International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (ADEX), taking place in Seoul (South Korea), Diehl Defence exhibits selected products at its stand.
IRIS-T air to air missile integrated with KF-21 Boramae fighter
On April 4, an IRIS-T missile was successfully fired from the KF-21 Boramae platform.
KF-21 fighter launched IRIS-T air-to-air missile [VIDEO]
The IRIS-T air-to-air missile, produced by German company Diehl Defence, was successfully launched by a South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter.
Meteor missile successfully released by KF-21 fighter [VIDEO]
The European defence group MBDA informed that the Meteor air-to-air missile was successfully released by a South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter during a test.