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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
KAI secures second W2.4tr KF-21 deal with Korea's defense agency
Korea Aerospace Industries has signed an additional KF-21 supply agreement worth 2.39 trillion won ($1.76 billion), selling 20 more of South Korea's next-generation fighter jets. According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration on Friday, KAI is poised to deliver 20 KF-21 Boramae jets in addition to the first contract for the initial production of 20 units signed in June last year. This deal also includes providing technical manuals, education and follow-up logistical support for the jets. The KF-21 is Korea's first domestically developed 4.5-generation fighter jet, which will be introduced to the Air Force starting in the second half of 2026. Historically, the country has relied on foreign military technology — predominantly from the US. The jet is set to replace older aircraft, including the F-5, F-4 Phantom II, KF-16 and F-15K, and bolster Korea's air power. Powered by two General Electric F414 engines, the jet can reach up to Mach 1.8 —approximately 2,200 kilometers per hour — and support a wide range of weapons such as air-to-air missiles, precision-guided bombs and a cannon. DAPA recently announced that it carried out a successful flight test of a domestically developed long-range air-to-surface guided missile, set to be integrated into the KF-21, highlighting the jet's deep-strike capabilities. The KF-21 also shows potential for exports to Indonesia, the UAE and other countries. Notably, Indonesia is a partner in the KF-21 fighter jet program and recently finalized a deal with Korea to fund 600 billion won as a contribution. 'The KF-21 symbolizes the remarkable growth of Korea's formerly nascent aerospace industry,' stated a KAI official. 'We are committed to enhancing our Air Force's capabilities and contributing to advancing the aerospace industry.' Meanwhile, DAPA signed an additional 623.2 billion won engine supply agreement with Hanwha Aerospace, a subsidiary of Hanwha Group, raising the total contract value to 1.18 trillion won. Its sister company, Hanwha Systems, also finalized a deal valued at 124.8 billion won for the remaining supply of AESA radars.
Ottawa Citizen
6 days ago
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
Israeli Air Force attacks regime assets across Iran with 'unprecedented force'
The Israeli Air Force struck key regime targets across Tehran on Monday, including a headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Article content The IAF attacks on Iranian 'regime targets and governmental repression bodies' also targeted the headquarters of the Basij militia, the notorious Evin Prison for political prisoners, the clock that counts down to the 'destruction of Israel' in Palestine Square, as well as an 'ideology headquarters,' Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement. Article content Article content Article content 'Israeli Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence from the IDF Intelligence Directorate, struck command centres and assets belonging to the Internal Security Forces and the IRGC in Tehran, Iran,' the Israel Defense Forces said. Article content Article content 'As part of the strike, the headquarters of the Basij was targeted. The Basij is one of the IRGC's central armed bases of power. Alongside its other functions, it is also responsible for enforcing Islamic law and reporting civilians who violate it to the regime authorities,' the military's statement continued. Article content The targeted command centres are 'significant, both militarily and politically, and striking them harms the Iranian regime's military capabilities,' it added. Article content Israeli officials told Ynet that Jerusalem's security establishment believes that hundreds of IRGC members were killed in the latest wave of strikes. Article content Article content Another attack targeted access roads to the Fordow uranium enrichment plant in central Iran, one of the three facilities U.S. President Donald Trump has said were 'completely and totally obliterated' in airstrikes on Saturday. Article content Article content Israeli officials said the IDF strikes on Monday also targeted a vehicle and Iranian soldiers seeking to approach one of the entrances to the enrichment plant. Article content Earlier on Monday, the IAF targeted six airports across western, eastern and central Iran. The strikes focused on runways, underground hangars, a refuelling aircraft and several Iranian regime warplanes, including F-14 and F-5 fighter jets and AH-1 attack helicopters. Article content According to the IDF, the destroyed aircraft were intended for use against Israeli Air Force jets to hinder future strikes within Iranian territory. The attacks significantly disrupted takeoff capabilities at the targeted airports and degraded the Iranian military's ability to operate its air force from those locations.
Mint
6 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Israel-Iran war LIVE: IDF strikes 6 regime airports, confirms Fordow attack; Khamenei asks Putin for more help
23 Jun 2025, 06:47 PM IST Israel-Iran war: French airline Air France will suspend flights until July 14, and also added that the airline has suspended flights to and from Lebanon's capital Beirut until June 25, as per reports 23 Jun 2025, 06:13 PM IST Israel-Iran war: Israel confirmed a list of targets it has struck till date, which includes 23 Jun 2025, 05:32 PM IST Israel-Iran war: Speaking to Al Jazeera, Iran's deputy minister of foreign affairs for education and research, Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran is 'very much determined to push back' the 'unjust' and 'unprovoked' Israeli attacks. 23 Jun 2025, 05:14 PM IST Israel-Iran war: IDF confirms attacking six of Iran regime airports across western, central, and eastern Iran, destroying runways, underground hangars, refueling aircraft, F-14, F-5 and AH-1 aircraft. 23 Jun 2025, 04:48 PM IST Israel-Iran war: Although damage was reported at targeted sites, evidence suggests Iran moved uranium before strikes. Read here 23 Jun 2025, 04:45 PM IST Israel-Iran war: Israel's military, in a statement, confirmed it carried out an attack to 'disrupt access routes' to the Fordow nuclear site that was hit by the US on Saturday 23 Jun 2025, 04:25 PM IST Israel-Iran war: Iran's health ministry said that so far, 13 children have been killed in the Israeli air strikes 23 Jun 2025, 04:16 PM IST Israel-Iran war: Israel strikes Tehran's notorious Evin Prison
Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Israeli Air Force attacks regime assets across Iran with 'unprecedented force'
The Israeli Air Force struck key regime targets across Tehran on Monday, including a headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IAF attacks on Iranian 'regime targets and governmental repression bodies' also targeted the headquarters of the Basij militia, the notorious Evin Prison for political prisoners, the clock that counts down to the 'destruction of Israel' in Palestine Square, as well as an 'ideology headquarters,' Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement. 'Israeli Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence from the IDF Intelligence Directorate, struck command centres and assets belonging to the Internal Security Forces and the IRGC in Tehran, Iran,' the Israel Defense Forces said. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'As part of the strike, the headquarters of the Basij was targeted. The Basij is one of the IRGC's central armed bases of power. Alongside its other functions, it is also responsible for enforcing Islamic law and reporting civilians who violate it to the regime authorities,' the military's statement continued. The targeted command centres are 'significant, both militarily and politically, and striking them harms the Iranian regime's military capabilities,' it added. Israeli officials told Ynet that Jerusalem's security establishment believes that hundreds of IRGC members were killed in the latest wave of strikes. Another attack targeted access roads to the Fordow uranium enrichment plant in central Iran, one of the three facilities U.S. President Donald Trump has said were 'completely and totally obliterated' in airstrikes on Saturday. Israeli officials said the IDF strikes on Monday also targeted a vehicle and Iranian soldiers seeking to approach one of the entrances to the enrichment plant. Earlier on Monday, the IAF targeted six airports across western, eastern and central Iran. The strikes focused on runways, underground hangars, a refuelling aircraft and several Iranian regime warplanes, including F-14 and F-5 fighter jets and AH-1 attack helicopters. According to the IDF, the destroyed aircraft were intended for use against Israeli Air Force jets to hinder future strikes within Iranian territory. The attacks significantly disrupted takeoff capabilities at the targeted airports and degraded the Iranian military's ability to operate its air force from those locations. Katz said on Monday morning that the IDF was striking Iran with 'unprecedented force,' including regime targets and 'government repression bodies in the heart of Tehran.' 'For every (missile) fired at Israel, the Iranian dictator will be severely punished, and the strikes will proceed with full intensity,' said Katz. 'We will continue to act to defend the home front and defeat the enemy until all war objectives are achieved.' Also on Monday, 15 IAF fighter jets carried out strikes in the Kermanshah region of western Iran, neutralizing several surface-to-surface missile launchers and storage sites aimed at Israel. 'The IDF continues its efforts to degrade the Iranian regime's military capabilities and achieve aerial superiority over Iranian airspace in order to protect the State of Israel,' the military said in a statement. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here .
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
More than 50 fighter jets attacked military targets in Tehran: Israel
Tel Aviv: The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday announced that its Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence from the IDF Intelligence Directorate, struck key command centres and assets belonging to Iran's internal security forces and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran. "More than 50 fighter jets attacked military targets in Tehran in the latest wave of attacks, and as part of the IDF's extensive operations to damage the Iranian regime's military capabilities, Air Force fighter jets, under the direction of the Intelligence Directorate, attacked Iranian regime military headquarters, missile and radar production sites, and missile storage infrastructure in the Tehran area of Iran," the IDF stated. The IDF said that it has attacked a number of military headquarters of the Iranian regime, including the "Tharallah" headquarters, the general headquarters under the Revolutionary Guards, which is designed to protect Tehran from security threats, including internal threats. In addition, the "Sayed Al-Shahada" Brigade, which is also subordinate to the Revolutionary Guards, and is responsible for defending the homeland, was also attacked. According to the IDF, it has intensified its attacks on the Iranian regime's military capabilities and will continue to act to maintain the security of the State of Israel. As part of the strike, one of the IRGC's central armed bases of power, the Basij headquarters, was targetted. Alongside its other functions, the headquarters is known for enforcing the Islamic law and reporting civilians who violate these laws to the regime authorities. The operation also hit the Alborz Corps, which is responsible for the security of several cities in the Tehran district from various threats and maintaining the regime's stability. The Israeli forces also targetted the Intelligence and General Security Police under the Internal Security Forces, which also form part of the Iranian regime's military forces. Striking these targets harms the Iranian regime's military capabilities and its ability to impose control, as these command centres have a significant military effect. The IDF further stated that it struck six regime airports across western, central, and eastern Iran, destroying runways, underground hangars, refueling aircraft, F-14, F-5, and AH-1 aircraft. "The destroyed aircraft were meant to stop IAF jets. The IAF impaired takeoff capabilities from these airports, as well as the Iranian military's ability to operate its air force from them," the IDF stated. On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that Israel would press ahead with its operations. "Israel will continue to operate at full tilt in both Iran and Gaza," he said, vowing not to be "dragged into a war of attrition." "We will not stop this historic operation before we achieve our goals," Netanyahu stated. Several reports also cited that, a day after US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, the Iranian parliament has voted in support of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints. Any final decision on retaliation, however, rests with the country's Supreme National Security Council.
