The leaders of the Philippines and Brunei are expected to view a South Korean indigenous fighter jet that will be displayed at an airport in the country's southeastern port city at their request, military officers said Thursday.
The FA-50 is a light attack variant of the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic trainer that was co-developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin. It is the most advanced variant of the T-50 family operated by the South Korean Air Force.
President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines and Brunei's leader Hassanal Bolkiah are expected to inspect the FA-50, which will be displayed at Gimhae International Airport ahead of their departure from Busan on Friday, they said.
The two leaders are in Busan to attend a two-day commemorative summit between South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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