Philippines boosts air power with 12 South Korean FA-50 jets amid South China Sea tensions

Philippines adds more Korean light fighters - Asian Military Review

The Philippines has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to acquire an additional batch of 12 FA-50PH light combat aircraft worth approximately US$700 million, the government-run Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 5 June. KAI noted that the contract calls for deliveries of the aircraft to be completed by June 2030 and […] The post Philippines adds more Korean light fighters appeared first on Asian M…

Philippines boosts air power with 12 South Korean FA-50 jets amid South China Sea tensions

Manila’s deal to acquire 12 upgraded FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea could significantly strengthen the Philippines’ air defence and power projection in the contested South China Sea – but analysts say the light combat aircraft still fall short of the multirole fighters the country ultimately seeks. The US$700 million contract, signed on Tuesday with […] The post Philippines boosts air power with 12 South Korean FA-50 jets amid South China S…