Two combat aircraft FA-50 ordered from South Korea arrive in Poland

The first two combat aircraft FA-50, which were purchased in South Korea, have arrived in Poland.

This was announced by Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak on Twitter, European Pravda reports.

He noted that the South Korean aircraft will strengthen the capabilities of the Polish air force.

"The first two FA-50 aircraft for the Polish army are already in Poland! The light combat aircraft ordered from South Korea, which will replace post-Soviet equipment, will strengthen the capabilities of the air force," Blaszczak said.

The FA-50 is a two-seat supersonic combat trainer jet aircraft developed by a South Korean aerospace firm in conjunction with US-based Lockheed Martin.

The aircraft's armament includes AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, AIM-120 AMRAAM, AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missiles, JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) satellite-guided bombs and Corrected Munitions Dispenser.