South Korea is currently in negotiations with Norway, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar for the export of defence products manufactured by its domestic companies. Lee Jong ho, who is in charge of the ADEX Co-operation Department, told reporters that the biennial event, which opened on Tuesday, would aid South Korean efforts to support the domestic defence industry in its efforts to find international buyers.” Even though we are experiencing Covid-19, we were able to expand the exhibition area,” he said. “We expect greater results in marketing a new line up of products.” Robust business activities are expected to take place during the event as about 300 decision makers from 45 participating countries, including defence ministers and heads of staff, are attending, Jong ho said. Bigger than ever: Despite the pandemic, the current edition of ADEX is the biggest ever, with 440 companies from 28 countries participating.
As many as 68 types of aircraft and ground equipment are part of the static display and outdoor exhibition. Among the items on display are hydrogen-fueled large drones, space development related equipment, virtual reality-based training systems, laser weapons systems, and multi-purpose unmanned vehicles. The country’s defence ministry has set up a special unit at the event to promote 72 types of unmanned aerial, terrestrial, and marine systems produced by the domestic defence contractors. Also, a part of the five-day event are 22 seminars on a wide range of topics. Although South Korean defence companies such as Hanwha and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) are hogging much of the limelight, almost all the major international defence contractors such as Saab, Leonardo, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies are showcasing products and capabilities at the event. As a prelude to the main event, Republic of Korea Air Force’s acrobatic flight team, Black Eagles, carried out flyovers over the venue, along with a KC-330 military tanker transport aircraft, a RF-16 reconnaissance plane, F-15K and KF-16 jets. No prototype, but KF-21 Life-size Model on Display.
The much-anticipated display of the KF-21 prototype isn’t happening at ADEX 2021, but Korea Aerospace Industries is displaying a life-sized model of the country’s first indigenous fighter jet. The first prototype of the KF-21 Boramae/Fighting Hawk was completed and unveiled in April this year during a rollout ceremony at the headquarters. The prototype had to be partially dismantled for more testing, causing concern about whether the development and production of the aircraft would be delayed. However, KAI chief engineer Lee Il-woo allayed fears on Friday by stating that the projects are on schedule.
A joint South Korean/Indonesian 4.5 generation fighter aircraft, KF-21 is stealthier than other fourth generation fighters but does not carry weapons in internal bays like fifth-generation fighters. The first test flight is anticipated in 2022 and manufacturing is scheduled to begin in 2026. The Republic of Korea Air Force will take delivery of at least 40 aircraft by 2028 and has plans to deploy as many as 120 of the type by 2032. Indonesia will pay 20% of development costs of US$7.6 billion and will take delivery of aircraft and benefit from technology transfer. KAI is also currently developing the LAH (Light Armed Helicopter) that is designed to replace the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA)’s aged attack Helicopters (500MD, AH-1S).
The first flight of LAH was successfully conducted in 2019 and the company plans to complete its development in 2022. At the event, the company is also displaying the FA-50, the T-50 simulator, the KUH export prototype and the amphibious combat helicopter.
The Philippine Armed Forces (PAF) took delivery of the first India-made BrahMos land-based anti-ship missile system at Clark Air Base…
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) ordered six Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its efforts to update its rotary…
The Brazilian aerospace company, Embraer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AICAT (Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology) to…
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) announced that it has reclaimed the title of the "World’s Best Airport" at the prestigious…
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) joined the Sharp Technics K (STK) and Incheon International Airport Corporation for a ceremony heralding the…
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions division has forged a strategic alliance and reseller agreement with Rancher Government Solutions (RGS), a provider of…
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has experienced a significant surge in brand value, as indicated by the latest…
The ongoing eruption of Mount Ruang in the Siau Islands regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia has caused significant disruptions to air…
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, recently received the first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft at Changi Airport. "We are excited…
The first of two Fincantieri-built PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura - offshore multi-purpose patrol vessel) for the Indonesian Navy is expected…
Thailand’s DTI (Defence Technology Institute) and the Royal Thai Army recently conducted a successful test of the DTI-STD-003 bridge layer…
Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with AirX, Japan’s largest public helicopter air charter service, for up…
L3Harris Technologies has received a US$256 million order from the U.S. Army for continued production of the Enhanced Night Vision…
The Missile Defense Agency has selected Lockheed Martin to deliver the nation's new homeland missile defense capability, the Next Generation…
Collins Aerospace will introduce two major upgrades to the Ascentia software platform. Ascentia is a software solution for aircraft reliability management that…
Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A engine recently surpassed 25 million flight hours and 40 years of powering the Cessna Caravan…
The US Army deployed its Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system to Northern Luzon, Philippines for the first time. This deployment…
Milrem Robotics has secured a contract to deliver an undisclosed quantity of THeMIS UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) to the Japanese…
CMA CGM Air Cargo is set to expand its service by launching a transpacific route connecting Asia to North America…
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has designated Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) as the supplier for the pylons of its electric…
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has established…
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured a contract to supply a Multi-Sensor Multi-Mission Radar (MS-MMR) system for the air defence…
The first Embraer E190F, a jet converted from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), successfully concluded its inaugural flight in São…
The Government of Greece officially announced its plans to purchase 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin…
Cathay Cargo resumed its Ho Chi Minh City freighter service on April 4, 2024, after a four-year hiatus due to…
Skykraft has secured approval from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for its spectrum filing for a constellation of 2976 satellites.…
The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has successfully conducted a historic Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) flight test with…
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $559 million over five years to operate, maintain…
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) introduced the ARBEL, hailed as the world’s first computerized small arms system, on Thursday (Apr. 4).…
Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service (GFS) has integrated the H175 helicopter flight simulator developed by Indra into their training regimen.…
Headquartered in Singapore with reporters spread across all major regions, GBP Aerospace & Defence is a leading media house that publishes three publications that serve the aerospace and defence sector - Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Daily News. Known industry-wide for quality journalism, GBP Aerospace & Defence is present at more international tradeshows and exhibitions than any other competing publication in the region.
For over three decades, our award-winning team of reporters has been producing top-notch content to help readers stay abreast of the latest developements in the field of commercial aviation, MRO, defence, and Space.
Copyright 2024. GBP. All Rights Reserved.
Home Defence & Security Space Commercial Aviation Maintence Repair & Overhaul Daily News Events About Us
2024 GBP all rights reserved.