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What are the key details for the project “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project”?

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The project “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in South Korea. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Chosun Biz.

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What is the latest status of the project “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project”?

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The status recorded for “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project” is planned.

Question 3

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project”: government bodies (Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Korea Aerospace Administration, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport), EPCs/contractors (Hanwha Aerospace, Doosan Enerbility).

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project” to USD 2690050000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Project”?

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	South Korea has launched a 3.35 trillion won project to develop a domestically made 16,000 lbf class aircraft engine for the KF-21 fighter jet. The project involves a pan-government council coordinating multiple ministries to fast-track development, with the goal to complete the engine for the KF-21 Block 3 expected around 2040. The project includes technology development for key engine components and aims to reduce fuel consumption compared to current engines.
Original sector	Defense
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Aerospace & Defense, Government
Article published date	2025-11-22

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