Korea Likely to Sell Supersonic Jets to UAE, Greece,
Singapore
Korean Information Service
Korea is close to clinching contracts with Singapore, Greece, and
the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the sale of its T-50 Golden
Eagle supersonic trainer jets, a senior defense industry official
said.
"Korea is expected to sign the deals with the three nations this
month or next month," said Yoon Cha-young, executive director of
the Korea Aerospace Industries Association.
He said the UAE will likely procure more than 60 T-50s, while
Singapore and Greece are considering buying 30 and 40 jets,
respectively.
Korea developed the T-50 with its own technology and each jet is
priced around $20 million.
Yoon, who also serves as co-chairman of the organization committee
for the Seoul air show, added this year's event will serve as a
"turning point" for the country's efforts to export its advanced
weapons such as T-50, KT-1 Woongbi basic trainer plane, XK-2 tank,
K-9 self-propelled howitzer, and Cheonma self-propelled
surface-to-air missile.
T-50 Golden Eagle
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