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Nov 19, 2013

South Korean military delegation due in Botswana next week to sell KAI T-50

A senior South Korean military delegation will visit Botswana next week to expand defense ties and seek opportunities to export home-made trainer jets to the African country.
The Korean delegation plans to meet Botswana officials and hold a business presentation on the T-50 supersonic trainer
It is known that the Botswana government is seeking to acquire about 16 jets, with plans to receive a first batch of eight aircraft with no specific date yet to be decided.
Thailand is currently negotiating with KAI to buy T-50s and FA-50s, with plans to buy the first batch of nine jets out of the proposed purchase estimated at 16 aircraft.
In addition, Seoul is set to export 12 FA-50s to the Philippines, expecting to sign a deal by the end of this year.
yonhapnews

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