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The KF-21 is sized between the F-16C and F-35A. It will replace the McDonnell Douglas F-4E and Northrop F-5E/F in Republic of Korea Air Force service. Korea plans to buy 120 KF-21s, and Indonesia plans to buy 50.
 
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After losing Australia to Boeing’s Apache, could a refreshed Airbus Tiger make inroads in the attack helicopter market?
 
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The “fleet” of defense competitors has been growing in recent years, and new entrants may have different tactics, resources and goals.
 
 
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Racer’s development has involved industry and academia from across Europe.
 

On October 18, Laureates will be awarded to winners in each category that embody the trailblazing spirit of innovation and transformation in Defense, Space, Commercial Aviation and Business Aviation.
 
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Analysts say a return to pre-crisis levels of aircraft demand remains far off.
 
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