KF-21 News

ROK Accuses Indonesia of Stealing KF-21 Boramae’s Data
Air

ROK Accuses Indonesia of Stealing KF-21 Boramae’s Data

Two Indonesian engineers are being probed over suspicions that they attempted to steal KF-21 Boramae fighter jet technologies.

ROK Starts KF- 21 Boramae Mass Production in 2024
Air

ROK Starts KF- 21 Boramae Mass Production in 2024

ROK defence budget has received a green light from the parliament. The new budget foresees increased expenditure, which covers KF- 21 mass production.

KF-21 Boramae Fires IRIS-T Missile for the First Time
Air Weapon / Missile

KF-21 Boramae Fires IRIS-T Missile for the First Time

The KF-21's weapon separation testing is still ongoing. For the first time, the Boramae launched an AIM-2000 infra-red-guided air-to-air missile (IRIS-T).

KAI’s Tandem-Seat KF-21 Boramae Prototype Makes Maiden Flight
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KAI’s Tandem-Seat KF-21 Boramae Prototype Makes Maiden Flight

The fourth prototype of KAI's KF-21 Boramae fighter, with the first tandem-seat version, tail number 004, performed its maiden flight.

Indonesia Returns to KF-21 Boramae Programme
Air

Indonesia Returns to KF-21 Boramae Programme

The Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia attended a Coordination Meeting for the Follow-up Discussion of Payments for KF-21/Boramae/IF-X aircraft.

KF-21 to Conduct Deep Strike Missions
Weapon / Missile

KF-21 to Conduct Deep Strike Missions

ROK continues to study KF-21 Boramae Program and related weapons. Korea expects next-generation strike capability with a new deep strike weapon.

PTDI and Turkish Aerospace Sign Agreement on Aerospace Engineering Program
Air Expo and Air Show

PTDI and Turkish Aerospace Sign Agreement on Aerospace Engineering Program

PTDI and Turkish Aerospace sign an Agreement on the Aerospace Engineering Program as Turkiye establishes its fighter programme, Turkish Fighter TF.

KAI Unveiled the aircraft carrier design of the KF-21N
Navy / Maritime Air Expo and Air Show

KAI Unveiled the aircraft carrier design of the KF-21N

KAI has unveiled the naval version of the KF-21 fighter jet, the KF-21N (Naval). The aircraft model is displayed at the Korea Defence Industry Exhibition 2022.

 Korea allocates 4 billion USD for additional F-35A and Chinook
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Korea allocates 4 billion USD for additional F-35A and Chinook

The Republic of Korea has approved a USD 4 billion project to purchase F-35 fighter jets and CH-47F Chinook helicopters from the United States. This was revealed by the ROK Arms Procurement Agency (DAPA).

ROK’s KF-21 Boramae prepares for maiden flight
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ROK’s KF-21 Boramae prepares for maiden flight

Republic of Korea’s (ROK) indigenously developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is set to perform its maiden flight next month, the country’s military reports. According to a report in Kookbang Ilbo, an official newspaper of the ROK Defence Ministry, an aircraft has passed 95 per cent of ground tests required before the maiden flight.

ROK Cuts the Cost of the KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet
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ROK Cuts the Cost of the KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet

DAPA of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has reduced the research and production expenses for the 4.5 generation KF-21 fighter jet by $0.4 million.