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South Korea’s aerospace giant, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced the production of the first batch of 20 KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jets, slated be operational for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) by 2026.
South Korean authorities have initiated a joint investigation into a Telegram channel accused of “selling technological documents” related to the KF-21 “Boramae” fighter aircraft and the KUH-1 Surion helicopter.
South Korea will develop three distinct variants of the 4.5-generation KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jet, each tailored for specific missions and operations with the KF-21B variant will be dedicated to Electronic Warfare, the KF-21EX will serve as a Fifth-Generation Fighter, and the KF-21SA is designed for the Export Market.
South Korea is said to be intensifying efforts to attract the attention of two wealthy Gulf Arab countries, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to become partners in the 4.5 generation fighter aircraft development program it is developing, the KF-21 “Boramae.”
The Middle East appears to be a promising market for South Korea’s medium-range air defense system, KM-SAM II (Cheongung II), developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and built by LIG Nex1.
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bomber demonstrated precision in dropping several JDAM smart bombs during a military exercise in South Korea.
South Korea’s 4.5 generation fighter jet, the KF-21 “Boramae,” is set to be stationed near the North Korean border to enhance its capability to address aerial threats from the Pyongyang regime.
After Malaysia signed a contract to acquire 18 FA-50M light fighter jets worth approximately RM4 billion from South Korea, the defense relationship between the two countries has undoubtedly strengthened.
The Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) “K239 Chunmoo” produced by Hanwha Aerospace from South Korea seems to be eyeing the Malaysian market, either to replace or complement the Brazilian-made ASTROS MLRS that has been used by the army for quite some time.
South Korea is reported to be considering a proposal by Indonesia to reduce its financial contributions in the development program for the 4.5-generation fighter aircraft KF-21 “Boramae.”