Posted : 2021-03-01 14:45
Updated : 2021-03-02 10:08
The first prototype of South Korea s indigenously developed next generation fighter jet KF-X is being assembled at the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) headquarters in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, Feb. 24. Courtesy of Defense Acquisition Program Administration
By Jung Da-min
SACHEON, South Gyeongsang Province ― South Korea is set to roll out the first prototype of its indigenously developed next-generation fighter jet, widely known as the Korean Fighter eXperimental (KF-X) aircraft, late next month.
A total of six prototypes are in the final stages of assembly at the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) headquarters in Sacheon, Gyeongsang Province. Test flights will be carried out next year, following ground testing after the April roll-out.
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South Korean car maker Kia has unveiled a Hummer rival. The military vehicle was shown at the 2021 International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates. Dubbed the Kia Lig .
Kia at IDEX 2021 Defence exhibition
• Kia displays Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts at the IDEX defence exhibition in the UAE.
• The company says the unique design is optimised for military use offering superior mobility, durability and functionality.
•The modular platform can underpin mobile workshops, communication hubs and troop and cargo-carrying capabilities.
Kia has been supplying its light tactical vehicles to the South Korean army since 2016, becoming the standard-bearer for vehicle quality in the country s military operation system.
The new four-seater Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept displayed at Idex adopts a bold, commanding design. It has been equipped with a cargo container for transporting troops alongside diverse armoury.