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Hanwha Systems Begins Mass Production of AESA Radar for South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter
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Hanwha Systems unveils first mass-produced AESA radar for KF-21 fighter - EDR Magazine
Seoul, South Korea, August 6, 2025 – Hanwha Systems has completed the rollout of the first mass-produced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for South Korea’s next-generation KF-21 fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s drive to develop advanced fighter avionics domestically. The rollout ceremony, hosted by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and organized by Hanwha Systems, was held on August…
During the course of today, Hanwha Systems has held a ceremony to start the production of the new AESA radars that will equip the KAI KF-21 fighters of the South Korean Air Force, which was held at the Institute of Integral Research and with the support of the Administration of the Defense Procurement Program (DAPA). The event marks an important milestone for the program, considering that the company managed to conclude the corresponding contrac…
Hanwha Systems begins mass production of AESA radar for South Korea’s KF-21 fighter
The rollout ceremony took place on 5 August at Hanwha Systems’ Yongin R&D Center and was hosted in collaboration with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Over 50 guests attended the event, including high-ranking officials from the Republic of Korea Air Force, DAPA, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), and other key institutions. Hanwha Systems began developing the AESA radar in 2016, with the first prototype introduced in…
Hanwha Systems Unveils First Mass-produced AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter
AESA radar mounted on a platform simulator for ground-based functional and performance testing before flight trials (Photo courtesy of Hanwha Systems) Hanwha Systems has completed the rollout of the first mass-produced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for South Korea’s next-generation KF-21 fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s drive to develop advanced fighter avionics domestically. The rollout ceremony, h…
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