Overview
- The deal secures delivery of 12 FA-50PH jets to the Department of National Defense of the Philippines by 2030.
- Upgrades on the new jets include aerial refueling capability, an active electronically scanned array radar, and both air-to-air and air-to-ground armaments.
- These additional aircraft build on a 2017 batch that became the Philippines’ primary combat air assets and supported operations during the Battle of Marawi.
- Malaysia’s 2023 purchase of 18 FA-50s has driven further inquiries from buyers in Europe, the Middle East and South America.
- KAI is also expanding its export portfolio with the Surion utility helicopter, the Light Armed Helicopter and the next-generation KF-21 fighter.