South Korea to retire F-5 jets by end of 2027 as KF-21 deployment nears
South Korea is preparing to retire its aging fleet of F-5 fighter jets by the end of 2027…
KF-21 Boramae
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South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae cleared for combat after final DAPA evaluation
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on May 7, 2026, that the KF-21 Boramae, the country’s…
South Korea rolls out first mass-production KF-21 Boramae
South Korea has rolled out the first mass-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, completing a major production milestone for…
South Korea to deliver first KF-21 Boramae fighters in 2026
South Korea is preparing to deliver the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to the Republic of Korea…
South Korea to speed up KF-21 Boramae strike capability, reportedly develop ALBM
South Korea has fast-tracked plans to introduce air-to-ground capabilities for the KF-21 Boramae, moving the timeline forward by…
South Korea’s first mass-produced KF-21 fighter jet enters final assembly
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has officially entered the production phase, with the first mass-produced unit now…
Top 10 most agile fighter jets of 2025
Aerial maneuverability has come a long way in recent years, and some of the most agile fighter jets…
Korean officials probe Telegram channel allegedly selling fighter jet technology
The South Korean military, police and the National Intelligence Service have launched a joint investigation into a Telegram…
South Korea’s KF-21 project faces financial strain, trust issues with Indonesia
The development of South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet is facing financial pressure due to reduced contributions from Indonesia. …
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet completes successful aerial refueling test
The fifth prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter has completed an aerial refueling flight test over the Korea…
Indonesian engineers accused of classified data leak on KAI KF-21 Boramae fighter
Indonesian engineers working at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have been accused of attempting to leak classified data about the Korean…
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet production gears up for 2024 launch
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has confirmed that South Korea is on track to commence the production…
South Korea’s 6th and final KF-21 fighter prototype takes to the skies: video
The sixth and final prototype of South Korea’s upcoming fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, has successfully completed its…
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jets begin night flight test
South Korea’s next-generation fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, completed its first flight test by night. On March 2, 2023,…
KAI will attempt to export fighter jets, helicopters to Middle East, says CEO
South Korean defense company Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) is aiming to export its combat jets and helicopters, including…
Two-seat prototype of South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet conducts maiden flight
The two-seat variant prototype of South Korea’s next-generation fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, conducted its maiden flight. The test…
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet conducts first supersonic flight test
South Korea’s next-generation fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, conducted a supersonic flight test for the first time. The test…
South Korea’s second KF-21 prototype takes to the skies for the first time
Four months after the first, a second prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet conducted its first flight…