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KF-21: South Korea’s new fighter jet is turning heads - should the world be worried?

South Korea has officially entered the next-gen fighter jet race with the KF-21 Boramae - a sleek, powerful aircraft that’s ...
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KF-21 Boramae stealth fighter aims right at the F-35 on a budget

The KF-21 Boramae is South Korea’s bid to field a homegrown stealthy fighter that can undercut the F-35 on price while still threatening its dominance in export markets. It blends 4.5-generation ...
The Aviationist

Polish Air Force Chief and Indonesian Test Pilot Fly on KF-21 Boramae

Maj. Gen. Nowak flew in the KF-21’s backseat during a visit to KAI’s facilities, followed a day later by Col. Rigonald who became the first Indonesian pilot to test the jet. The Polish Air Force’s ...
The Aviationist

First KF-21 Production Model is in Final Assembly

The first production KF-21 is scheduled to be delivered to the ROKAF in 2026, following a contract of a first batch of 20 aircraft in 2024. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and South Korea’s Defense ...

KF-21 fighters to be fitted with ground attack capabilities starting 2027

Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jets under development will be fitted with air-to-ground capabilities starting in 2027, ahead ...