The newly acquired brand new KAI FA-50 Fighter Jets will be seen at the upcoming Balikatan Exercise by the Filipino and US forces. Air Force Spokesperson said that their US Counterparts will teach Filipino Pilots how to intercept, interdict and conduct air support. The FA-50 is a new light combat aircraft manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). It is a light combat version of the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft.
The FA-50, which is based on the T-50 supersonic advanced trainer platform, is offered as an affordable and efficient supersonic advanced light attack platform
.The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50 aircrafts from South Korea worth P18.9 Billion. 2 had already been delivered and is it expected to be completed by 2017. Balikatan exercise will start by April 4 this year.
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