18:23 14 October 2024
Problems arising with FA-50 fighter contract between Polish and South Korea
Poland's purchase of 48 FA-50 jets from South Korea faces delays and complications, especially with the "Polonized" FA-50PL version. The issues center around equipping these jets with weapons and advanced avionics, including potential challenges in securing U.S. approval for integrating specific armaments like AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. Originally intended to replace Poland's aging Soviet-era MiG-29 and Su-22 aircraft, the FA-50 purchase was aimed at enhancing training and combat capabilities. However, delivery of the FA-50PL, scheduled for 2025, is now uncertain.
The jets were expected to ease pressure on Poland’s F-16 fleet, but cost concerns and integration challenges have raised doubts about the contract's completion.
(wnp.pl)
