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Seoul Air Show Boosted by Korean Fighter, UAV, Helo and Missile Requirements

Ongoing major requirements and a growing defense budget in the Republic of Korea

Boeing has designed the F-15SE Silent Eagle with Korea’s FX-III requirement in mind, but defense officials there appear to favor the Lockheed F-35. (Photo: Boeing)

By Chris Pocock • Defense Correspondent

October 28, 2011

Ongoing major requirements and a growing defense budget in the Republic of Korea prompted a big showing by major aerospace companies from Europe and Israel, as well as the U.S., at the Seoul Air Show in mid-October. Show organizers claimed that nearly two-thirds of the 313 exhibitors were from 30 foreign countries.

Much attention was focused on the “FX-III” requirement for 60 more combat aircraft, a $7 billion-plus program for which a request for proposals is due in January, followed by a selection next October. The Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-35 were all pitched heavily at the show, but the lack of presence by Sukhoi and relevant Rosboronexport officials suggested that the T-50 PAKFA might not be in contention, contrary to earlier reports.

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