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Time to Keep Score Partnering for
The main story Sustainability
of the show is sustainability, but
commercial jet orders will Interview: Ron Port, President,
dominate the headlines Aerospace, Defense & Marine with
TE Connectivity
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Focused on a
Sustainable Future ELT Group Ventures
Interview: Paolo Graziano, into New Domains,
SOUTH KOREAN AIRPOWER MEDIUM HELICOPTERS MAIN BATTLE TANKS President & CEO of MA Group Unveils New Logo

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Medium helicopters are a vital differenti- The ongoing conflict between Ukraine
is one of the dominant air arms in the ator on the battlefield with their and Russia has once again showcased 09 21
region, with a mix of high-end fighter advanced capabilities and increased the importance of the Main Battle Tank Ambitious Approach Boeing Sees Demand
aircraft in the 5th generation F-35, the payload. These medium helicopters also in warfare. While Russian MBTs have ISRO is eyeing a greater share
still highly capable F-15K, access to feature advanced avionics and flight proved unequal to the task of surviving of the global space market for Heavy Lift & Attack
state-of-the-art missiles and a strong control systems allowing a greater against Western Anti-Tank Guided Helicopters
homegrown defence industry. Korea number of missions to be completed as Missiles (ATGM), new tactics have Interview: Tim Flood, Senior Director,
Aerospace Industries (KAI) has now compared to their older stablemates. In emerged on the battlefield, which 11 Europe and Americas Global Business
emerged as one of the most succesful addition to the established Western improve the survivability of these On Track to Make a Development
military aircraft manufacturers, with a helicopter manufacturers, today we armoured behemoths. The performance Strong Recovery
string of export orders for its have a growing number of companies in of Western MBTs, such as the M1 Abrams Interview: Aravind Melligeri, 25
T-50/FA-50 and is now well advanced on Asia, Turkey, who are targeting this and Leopard 2 against Russian MBTs will Chairman & CEO of Aequs Doing it Differently
the development of its advanced KF-21 segment. This article provides an insight now be watched with close interest. We Interview: Adam Slepian,
4.5 gen fighter. Our take on the latest into the medium helicopters available on explore the latest developments related Chief Commercial Officer, Supernal
developments in Korean Air Power. the market today. to MBTs. 13
“There is an Increase in SAF
ATGM Production Globally, but We 27
The modern Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) has emerged as a potent destroyer of Still Have a Long Way to Go” “National Pavilions are an
older generation ATGMs and are a major disrupter on the battlefield. While the Interview: Jonathan Wood, Vice Invitation to International
American Javelin has gained legendary status, there are many advanced ATGMs in President Commercial and Technical Cooperation”
service today. Israel has emerged as a major supplier of ATGMs globally and 5th Management at the Renewable
Aviation business unit at Neste.
generation anti-tank missiles are expected to be in widespread service by the end Interview: Tom Kallman, President
and CEO of Kallman Worldwide
of the decade. This article explores the global market for ATGMs.
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COUNTRY FOCUS: SOUTH KOREA Accelerated Take-Off 29
South Korea’s defence industry has proven its ability to deliver large quantities of Interview: Raul Villaron, Head of Hyper Challenge
defence equipment in a relatively short period of time, giving it a major advantage APAC, Embraer Commercial Aviation The threat posed by hypersonic
as global OEMs struggle to ramp up production. The country's defence industry has missiles is escalating
demonstrated its capabilities with rapid deliveries of sophisticated defence equip-
ment to Poland. The country has also garnered major orders from countries such as 17
Malaysia and Egypt. This article provides an insight into South Korea’s growing Unwavering Focus 31
defence industry.
Sustainability is high on the priority Combat Potential
list for most players in the The trilateral Global Combat Air
aerospace industry Programme is making swift progress
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