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  • South Korea Joins Elite Club With First Mine-Hunting Helicopter Flight KAI successfully completed the first flight of South Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter, enhancing naval capabilities by 2026.
  • No Mechanical Failures, But Big Questions After Fighter Jet Crash The ROK Air Force apologizes for a fighter jet incident during Red Flag Alaska, confirming no mechanical failure and resuming flights soon.
  • The KF-21 Fighter Is One Step Closer to Takeoff—Here’s What’s Next The KF-21 fighter jet will be delivered to the South Korean Air Force next year, with final assembly of the first unit underway.
  • Shield AI Denies KF-21 Link, Affirms Legality of Contract with KAI Shield AI denies links to KF-21 fighter program, confirming legal compliance and continued cooperation with South Korea’s defense industry.
  • Israel Signs Major CH-53K Deal with Lockheed Martin to Boost Helicopter Fleet Israel's Ministry of Defense integrates local systems into the CH-53K "Pere" helicopter, enhancing its capabilities.
  • South Korea's Apache Choppers Train for Land and Maritime Combat in Major Drill South Korea's Army Aviation Command showcased AH-64E Apache capabilities in long-range exercises, ensuring readiness against provocations.
  • ROKAF 1st Fighter Wing Successfully Delivers Aviation Fuel to U.S. via Pipeline ROKAF 1st Fighter Wing successfully inspected aviation fuel pipeline with U.S. Air Force, enhancing mutual fuel support readiness.
  • South Korean Army Aviation School Launches Training for Domestically Developed Miron Helicopters The South Korean Army has received its first domestically produced Light Armed Helicopter, "Mir-On," enhancing its aviation capabilities.