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KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% increase in 2025 net profit to KRW187 billion, driven by record order intake that includes its first KF-21 mass‑production contract and additional FA-50 export wins to the Philippines. The results mark a commercial shift toward serial fighter production and export growth.

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

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KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

2026-02-08T23:54:29.092296-08:00

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Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

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South Korean AH-1S Cobra crashes in Gapyeong during training, two killed

2026-02-08T21:24:30.220315-08:00

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KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% increase in 2025 net profit to KRW187 billion, driven by record order intake that includes its first KF-21 mass‑production contract and additional FA-50 export wins to the Philippines. The results mark a commercial shift toward serial fighter production and export growth.

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

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KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% rise in net profit to KRW187 billion for 2025, supported by record order intake that includes the first mass‑production contract for the KF‑21 fighter and additional FA‑50 export sales to the Philippines, pushing its order backlog to a record level.

2026-02-08T23:54:29.092296-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

Reuters

South Korean AH-1S Cobra crashes in Gapyeong during training, two killed A South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed during a training flight in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, on Feb. 9, killing both crew members aboard, the military said. The accident — which authorities say killed two servicemen — is under investigation.

2026-02-08T21:24:30.220315-08:00

South Korean AH-1S Cobra crashes in Gapyeong during training, two killed

FlightGlobal

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan Taiwan will acquire 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports from the United States, abandoning a planned upgrade of its ageing C-130H fleet, the Ministry of National Defense said. The decision redirects planned modernization into new airframes and alters the ROC Air Force's tactical airlift path.

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

Breaking Defense

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations The World Defense Show opened today, filling exhibition halls with full‑scale military platforms — from F‑35 displays to full‑sized naval vessels — and attracting delegations from around the world. The event functions as a marketplace for procurement, industry partnerships and capability demonstration.

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

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Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings Rotor Maxx Support Limited was named the successful bidder in the Canadian government's competitive sale of CH-124 Sea King helicopters, acquiring ex-RCAF/RN maritime anti-submarine airframes. The purchase transfers legacy Sea King assets to a civilian support specialist and alters disposition of Canada’s naval rotary-wing inventory.

2026-02-08T11:12:30.587989-08:00

Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings

Associated Press

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said parts of the Ukrainian air force’s performance are “unsatisfactory” as Russian drone barrages intensify across multiple regions. The remark highlights leadership concern about Kyiv’s ability to sustain air-defence and combat aviation operations under heavy one‑way UAV pressure.

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Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify

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Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence Vietnam is in talks with Dassault Aviation to evaluate acquiring Rafale fighters, potentially becoming a new international customer as Hanoi reviews decades‑long reliance on Russian Sukhoi jets. The move aims to strengthen the air force’s strike and surveillance capability and represents a strategic procurement shift.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence

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KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

South Korean AH-1S Cobra crashes in Gapyeong during training, two killed

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